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:- they often time feel overwhelmed with things | :- they often time feel overwhelmed with things | ||
| − | '''Proactive people are organized and project themselves into the future.''' | + | '''''Proactive people'' are organized and project themselves into the future.''' |
Characteristic #1 | Characteristic #1 | ||
| − | :- Proactive people do not blame others for their circumstances | + | :- ''Proactive people'' do not blame others for their circumstances |
| − | :- Reactive people blame others for their circumstances | + | :- ''Reactive people'' blame others for their circumstances |
::''all experiences provide an opportunity to learn'' | ::''all experiences provide an opportunity to learn'' | ||
::''learned information can be used later in similar circumstances'' | ::''learned information can be used later in similar circumstances'' | ||
Characteristic #2 | Characteristic #2 | ||
| − | :- The behavior of proactive people is a conscience choice based on personal values. | + | :- The behavior of ''proactive people'' is a conscience choice based on personal values. |
| − | :- The behavior of reactive people is based on current conditions and their feelings. | + | :- The behavior of ''reactive people'' is based on current conditions and their feelings. |
::''define your values'' | ::''define your values'' | ||
::''set priorities'' | ::''set priorities'' | ||
Characteristic #3 | Characteristic #3 | ||
| − | :- Proactive people are influences by external stimuli, but their response is based on their values. | + | :- ''Proactive people'' are influences by external stimuli, but their response is based on their values. |
| − | :- Reactive people build their lives around other peoples emotions. | + | :- ''Reactive people'' build their lives around other peoples emotions. |
What we can do... | What we can do... | ||
:- Predict and prevent/deal with issues as they arise, not after they have festered. | :- Predict and prevent/deal with issues as they arise, not after they have festered. | ||
:- Plan/daily agendas/task lists | :- Plan/daily agendas/task lists | ||
| − | :- Have clear goals and visions | + | :- Have clear goals and visions...this keeps you on track...this is different from daily tasks. |
| − | ::''set milestones (steps in your plan) | + | ::''set milestones (steps in your plan)...be realistic |
::''consult with others'' | ::''consult with others'' | ||
::''surround yourself with others with like mind'' | ::''surround yourself with others with like mind'' | ||
Latest revision as of 16:18, 25 August 2022
Proactive vs Reactive | Be Proactive
Reactive people deal with things as they come..."firefighters" (put out fires)...do not plan...are not always prepared.
- - they waste time with unproductive activities
- - they often time feel overwhelmed with things
Proactive people are organized and project themselves into the future.
Characteristic #1
- - Proactive people do not blame others for their circumstances
- - Reactive people blame others for their circumstances
- all experiences provide an opportunity to learn
- learned information can be used later in similar circumstances
Characteristic #2
- - The behavior of proactive people is a conscience choice based on personal values.
- - The behavior of reactive people is based on current conditions and their feelings.
- define your values
- set priorities
Characteristic #3
- - Proactive people are influences by external stimuli, but their response is based on their values.
- - Reactive people build their lives around other peoples emotions.
What we can do...
- - Predict and prevent/deal with issues as they arise, not after they have festered.
- - Plan/daily agendas/task lists
- - Have clear goals and visions...this keeps you on track...this is different from daily tasks.
- set milestones (steps in your plan)...be realistic
- consult with others
- surround yourself with others with like mind