Habit 1 Be Proactive Worksheet

Identifying Reactive Behaviors

Think about a recent situation where you reacted negatively.

What were your thoughts and feelings at that moment?

How did your reaction influence the outcome of the situation?

Understanding Your Circle of Influence

Identify aspects of your life that you can control (e.g., your actions, your words) and aspects you cannot control (e.g., others’ actions, external events).

Reflect on how you can focus more on what you can control.

Developing a Proactive Mindset

Describe a challenging situation where being proactive could have a positive impact.

How would you approach it differently?

List three proactive steps you can take in your personal or professional life.

Setting Goals

Write down a short-term and a long-term goal you wish to achieve.

Outline proactive steps you can take to reach these goals.

Responding vs. Reacting

Recall a time when you had a strong emotional reaction to something.

What could you have done differently to respond more proactively?

What strategies can you use to pause and choose your response in the future?

Reflection on Growth

Reflect on your progress in becoming more proactive. What changes have you noticed?

What areas still need improvement, and what steps can you take to address them?

Proactive Communication

Think of a recent conversation that didn’t go as planned.

How could proactive communication have changed the outcome?

List ways you can improve your communication skills to be more proactive in your interactions.

Overcoming Obstacles

Identify a current obstacle in your life. What proactive steps can you take to overcome it?

How can you apply a proactive approach to future challenges?

References

Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Rotter, J. B. (1966). "Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement." Psychological Monographs: General and Applied, 80(1), 1-28.


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