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Habit 1: Be proactive
Habit 1: Be proactive
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Being proactive means taking responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and impact on others — instead of reacting to external circumstances. It is the first and most fundamental habit of personal leadership, as it empowers us to choose our responses rather than being driven by emotions, conditions, or the behavior of others.
In youth work, being proactive is about helping young people recognize that they are not passive recipients of life’s events, but active agents of change. It’s about understanding that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can always choose how we respond.
The Circle of Influence activity had made this visible. You mapped out the people who affected your lives—family, friends, work, and learning. By identifying positive and negative influences, you reflected on who supported your growth and creativity.
This shift from reactive to proactive thinking nurtures self-awareness, responsibility, and empowerment. It supports the development of resilience and initiative — qualities that are essential for personal growth, social participation, and creative leadership in youth work.
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...developed an understanding of what it means to be proactive rather than reactive
...learned to identify their Circle of Influence and focus energy on what they can change.
...applied proactive thinking to youth work practice by creating environments that encourage young people to take ownership, make choices, and act with purpose.
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Task no.1
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Reflect on today’s learnings:
- What did you discover about your own ability to take initiative or influence outcomes?
- How did the Circle of Influence activity help you understand where you can focus your energy for positive change?
- What connections can you see between being proactive and fostering creativity, resilience, and responsibility in yourself and others?
Task no.2
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How can you use your learnings in your work with young people?
- How can you help young people recognise the difference between being reactive and being proactive?
- What activities or methods could you use to support them in identifying their own Circle of Influence?
- How can you create opportunities for young people to experience the impact of taking initiative and responsibility for their choices?
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