Aim to be proactive


Proactive : The act of creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened. The definition alone is talking about 2 kinds of people:
1. The person who just responds to a situation only after it has happened. This type of person is reactive. 
2. The person who chooses to become master of their own life and take charge of how their life plays out.
When we know who we are and we accept who we are- then we can proactively deal with the conflicts in our life.  Proactive people actively run their life, but reactive people allow life to run them.

 If we are uncomfortable in our own skin, it causes us to deny our reality.  We try to become who we think we should become instead of accepting ourselves. Knowing and accepting our strengths and weaknesses helps us take responsibility for our life.  When we don’t accept ourselves, we avoid situations and make excuses for our actions. The truth is it is much easier to be a reactive person as opposed to being a proactive person.
However being proactive means you are always on top of the situation even when things are going haywire you are always in control over internal things like your feelings and emotions
Characteristics of a proactive person
  • Seek truth
  • Accept truth no matter how painful
  • Keep the focus on solutions
  • Accept responsibility for themselves
  • Trust their instincts
  • Strive for clarity
  • Confidence to deal with conflicts
  • Maintain peace through difficult times

Today i learnt that proactivity though at times a natural inborn thing can be a skill that can be acquired over time. Proactivity was defined as the continuous act of finding newer ways to better one's self. 
The key to becoming a proactive as opposed to being a reactive person is learning to take responsibility for yourself and your life. You have the power to shape your future and bring your dreams to life. The hard work is what is needed and for you to get out of your comfort zone. This is going to be a productive week because i have chosen to be proactive in every aspect of my life. Proactive people choose to run their life.  Reactive people choose to allow life to run them.  Which will you choose? Have a blessed week and Thank God its Monday

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  1. benhilda dhladhla31 March 2020 at 05:18

    Proactive life .What a positive message for a Monday .I just discovered whatever is happening to me is because I proactively allowed it to happen by bring ignorant.

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