Habit #1-Be Proactive

Define proactive.

• people who take responsibility for their lives and those who make it happen

• The people who blame others and who get happened to

• Any kind of violence that results in physical harm or damage

You overhear your best friend bad-mouthing you in front of a group. She doesn't know you heard. Which response is proactive?

• Forgive her.

• Tell her off and then hit her.

• Spread awful rumors about her. After all, she did it to you.

I'm not going to let your bad mood rub off on me.

• Proactive

• Reactive

Which language below does NOT reflect a proactive attitude? 

• I'll do it. 
• There's nothing I can do. 
• I choose to...
• I can do better than that. 

When someone is rude to you, what should your first step be? 

• Glare at them. 
• Say something rude back. 
• Storm off. 
• Push pause and think about your response. 

Identify the statement as either Proactive or Reactive.
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"There's nothing I can do."

• Proactive
• Reactive

Which of the following is NOT a habit of a proactive student.

• Being on time and at school.
• Waiting to the last minute to finish homework.
• Participating in class.
• Having all materials prepared for class. 

Identify the following statement as proactive language or reactive language:  
"I can do better than that". 

• Proactive
• Reactive

Which language DOES show a proactive attitude? 

• Let's look at all our options
• I'll try.
• I have to. 
• You ruined my day. 

What happens if you have excessive absences in a class?

• nothing

• You might FF (fail)

• You will get them waived

• Your grade will go up!