"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.
And as always,
don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?
