"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of
your thoughts."
~Marcus A. Antoninus
Good
morning!
Being responsible is one of our most important personal
duties. Responsibility makes the difference between the medium and the
magnificent. Unfortunately, much of the world has developed a "victim
mentality," where it's easier to blame others than to take
responsibility. When we learn that we are responsible for our actions,
thoughts, goals and futures, we can begin to lay a path toward
greatness. If we are stuck in the victim mentality then we always leave
our fate at the hands of others.
Self-Management expert Carol Gerber Allred, Ph.D., author
of Positive Actions For Living, offers this insight into
self-management:
"Whether we realize it or not, we are all managers
responsible for our own resources. Every one of us has resources of
time, energy, talents, money, possessions, thoughts, actions and
feelings that we need to manage. We feel good about ourselves when we
manage our resources well."
Here are a few fundamentals to review about
self-responsibility: We
are responsible for our own actions. No matter who tries to sway us or
encourage us, in the end we are completely responsible for everything
that we do. When acting out in any form, know that you are responsible
for the positive or negative outcome that results from your action.
Blame need not exist. Blaming another person is a seed of
the victim mentality. Blame allows people to avoid taking
responsibility and action. When we are productive and responsible,
there isn't any issue of blame.
Give up the guilt. By being responsible we are bound to
make decisions that won't always be the "best" or "correct." That's all
right. It's better to make mistakes and learn than to blame and stall.
Your Turn: Take some time to think about
the role of responsibility in your life. Are you responsible? If the
answer is 'no,' think about the areas where responsibility lacks.
Choose a strategy to try and reinstate responsibility.
Your Affirmation: I am responsible for my
life and my choices and my thoughts.
