Responsibility: Some Things to Consider
Think of things you have to do or say today, this week, or this month. What are some things you are responsible FOR? Are there things you aren’t?
What will it mean to take responsibility FOR those things? How will you feel after you do?
Is there anyone in your life who might try to take responsibilities away from you and do things for you that you could do for yourself? Who? What do they do for you?
Would you like to take responsibility and do those things for yourself? How can you do that? How do you think you will feel after you do them?
Do you ever say things like this?
“He makes me so mad!” “If she would just _________, then I could _________.” “I just get so triggered when he _____________; I just can’t help it.” “Well, I would ________ but she keeps _______.” “I’m sorry I was late, ___________________.” (i.e., terrible drivers, couldn't get off the phone, work got busy, or any behavior you might apologize for with the reason why it’s “not my fault" or has to do with someone else).
When do you say those things? Can you see a shift of responsibility and some blame?
If you’re a parent, how would things improve for you and with your kids if you focused on responsibility TO vs. responsibility FOR them?
What’s important to you? What do you value for yourself? How would those values influence your responsibility TO others and how you show up in your own life, work, and relationships?
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