Review of Habit 1

Match the following

• Being answerable for one's actions

• Responsibility

• Taking initiative and acting in advance

• Victim Mentality

• Responding to events as they occur

• Reactive

• Blaming external factors for one's problems

• Proactive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match the following

• Factors outside our control

• Principles

• Fundamental truths that guide behavior

• Initiative

• Taking action to create change

• Circle of Concern

• Factors within our control

• Circle of Influence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the key difference between proactive and reactive people?

• Proactive people plan for challenges, while reactive people respond to challenges after they occur.

• Proactive people only act when problems occur, while reactive people anticipate issues.
• Reactive people are always prepared, while proactive people are often caught off guard.
• Proactive people wait for challenges to arise, while reactive people plan ahead.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of proactive language?

• I would be better at sports if I had more natural talent.

• I will find a way to understand this subject better.

• I can’t control my grades because the tests are too hard.

• I have to do my homework because my teacher is making me.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do proactive people typically handle challenges?

• They avoid challenges to prevent failure.

• They blame others when things go wrong.

• They view challenges as opportunities to grow.

• They wait for someone else to fix the problem.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The concept of the “Circle of Influence” refers to:

• Everything that affects you in life, regardless of your control.

• The things you can directly influence or change.

• Worrying about other people’s opinions and actions.

• Ignoring all problems and hoping they go away.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does it mean to take initiative?

• Waiting for someone to give you instructions before acting.

• Complaining when things don’t go your way.

• Acting on your own to solve problems or achieve goals.

• Ignoring difficult situations until they resolve themselves.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does using proactive language change the way you view obstacles? Give an example of a situation where changing your language could help.

Why is it important to focus on things you can control rather than things you cannot? How does this help reduce stress or frustration?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Think about a challenge you are currently facing. How can you focus on your Circle of Influence to improve the situation?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3