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.
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