Owning Your Power: How Personal Responsibility Can Change, Like,

What is the main idea of personal responsibility, according to the article?

• Always blaming yourself when things go wrong.

• Recognizing that your actions influence your outcomes.

• Doing everything by yourself without asking for help.

• Never making mistakes.

According to the article and Dr. Lisa Damour, what are some benefits of practicing personal responsibility? (Select all that apply)

• Increased resilience

• Improved relationships

• Higher grades

• Greater confidence in problem-solving

Instead of blaming the teacher for a bad grade, a student practicing personal responsibility might say, "I didn't ____________ enough for the test."

Which area of your life do you think you could apply more personal responsibility to right now?

• School/Academics

• Friendships/Relationships

• Family

• Personal Goals/Hobbies

Describe a situation where you took personal responsibility for your actions. What was the outcome?

The article mentions that asking for help is...

​ ​ (a)  

• A key part of being responsible for you.
• A sign of weakness.
• An unnecessary burden.
• A way to avoid responsibility.
• Something you shouldn't do if responsible.
• Something only incapable people resort to.

What are some small steps you can take to practice personal responsibility, according to the article? (Select all that apply)

• Reflect before reacting

• Set micro-goals

• Own your wins and losses

• Ignore your mistakes

• Ask for help when needed