This document discusses being proactive versus being reactive. It defines proactivity as taking steps to solve problems before they become issues by avoiding problems in the first place. Proactive people take initiative, do not limit themselves, and can control their character and reaction to circumstances even if they can't control the circumstances. Reactive people blame outside factors for their behavior rather than taking responsibility for their own choices and reactions. The document encourages the reader to be proactive by choosing to have a positive attitude, focusing on things they can control like their mood and treatment of others.

2. HOW DO YOU FEEL ON DAYS LIKE THIS?
Absolutely NO

3. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE
TO BE PROACTIVE .
PROACTIVE IS THE
MANTRA TO
SUCCESS.

4. WHAT IS PROACTIVE?
Proactive is to step up and do something to
solve a problem before it becomes an issue. It
is to take steps to avoid the problem in the
first place.

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF PROACTIVE PEOPLE
 Highly effective people take the initiative.
They are proactive.
 They do not impose limits on themselves that
prevent them from acting.
 They recognize that they have the freedom to
determine the kind of character they will
have.
 They may not be able to control their
circumstances, but they can decide how to
make the best use of those circumstances.

6.  Sometimes things go
wrong, and we feel
shaken up. As a result,
we might EXPLODE on
someone or something.
This is called being
REACTIVE

7. Is it hard to stay calm (like a
water bottle) even when things
don’t go your way?

8. PROACTIVE VS. REACTIVE
Proactive People Reactive People
 Do not Blame anyone or  Blame circumstances,
anything. conditions &
 Behavior is a product of conditioning.
their conscious choice,  Behavior is a product of
based on values. their conditions, based
 They carry their whether on feelings.
with them.  If whether is good, they
feel good, if it is bad,
they feel bad.

9. CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE
Things you CAN’T control or change:
• Other people
• The weather
• Things you did wrong in the past
• How other people treat me
• Homework
Things you CAN control or change:
• Your attitude
• Your mood
• Your reaction to good and bad things that happen
• How I treat other people

10. HOW TO BE PROACTIVE?
 Change how you handle things. Make a choice
to be positive and focus on those things that
YOU can change.
 Make a positive difference in your family, your
class, your school and the world!