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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.'''
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'''''Proactive people'' are organized and project themselves into the future.'''
  
 
Characteristic #1
 
Characteristic #1
:- Proactive people do not blame others for their circumstances
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:- ''Proactive people'' do not blame others for their circumstances
:- Reactive people blame others for their circumstances  
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:- ''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.
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:- 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.
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:- 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.
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:- ''Proactive people'' are influences by external stimuli, but their response is based on their values.
:- Reactive people build their lives around other peoples emotions.
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:- ''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/keeps you on track/different from daily tasks.
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:- Have clear goals and visions...this keeps you on track...this is different from daily tasks.
::''set milestones (steps in your plan)/be realistic
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::''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