Extensions and Reflections

Extensions Lesson 7
Scenario A
If you were reactive, what might you say?
I might go and talk behind her back. Or I might say that I can't do anything about it, that she's going to be really mean and I just can't stop her, no matter how much I try.

If you were proactive, what would you say?
I would go and ask her why she was saying things like that, or if they were true, or if I can do something better so that it can become a false statement.

Scenario B
If you were reactive, what might you say?
I would say that it's all her fault and that this would have never happened if she did things right, and that I'm no to blame on this one.

If you were proactive, what would you say?
I would keep trying to tell her the reason and explain how it's my fault but also tell her how I feel.

Reflections
Listen this week as a family, and catch each other using reactive language. Be proactive! Talk the talk of someone with self-control.

My mom: I just can go to work and finish that homework for college at the same time!
Me: Oh, yes you can, you just need to organize your time schedule a little better

My dad: There's always people here on Heather St, why can't they park somewhere else?
Me: Well, you're parking here too, maybe we can think of a better place.

My mom: I have to make you dinner now, don't I?
Me: You don't have to, mom, you just decide to. I can do it today, if you like.

My usual Blog:
So today was quite a busy day. Also got a lot of homework. That's why I did go to the Halloween dance, one, I was scared I was going to get a lot of homework, two, I didn't have anything to wear, adn three, I didn't have the money for the ticket. Oh, well, I can go next time. I think it'll feel very weird go to a dance that I didn't help with. I mean, at Elementary school, my friends and I always hosted the dances. We got everything together and talked to the principle and the parents and the staff. We ran out and bought stuff and decorated the whole place. Well, new experiences, right?

Quote of the day:
"It's not what happens to you in life, it's what you do about it." W. Mitchell

Well said, saves me time to find a quote, instead, use a premier go quote, ha!