Good Vibrations — The Responsibility Project

Be Responsible! Have Responsibility in you!


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Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.-Napoleon Hill
When you fail,you tend to work harder to reach your goal,and in order to do that,you need responsibility.
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Why is it important to be responsible for your actions ?

If no one took responsibility for their actions we would have all the things and no one designated to fix them basically if you don't take responsibility for your actions you might have to fix someone Else's and that could be harder.

A short look

This might be a little strange but, do you notice something about this blog? This is what I see. It would not have been made without responsibility...

Responsibility again?(Anyway, it should always be about that here.) Well, just think about it! If the group members in charge of Responsibility105 were not even responsible enough to take care of it, who would? This would be just a blank, empty space, but I'm pretty sure we're trying our best and it's going well.

"It takes courage to take the blame and be responsible, but along with the rewards, it makes things more fair. It also helps others and prevents them from being wrongly accused." That's to top it off for now.

~Shifa'

A responsibility poem

Responsibility
by Amber Rose
Website: http://www.sffworld.com/authors/r/rose_amber/poems/responsibility.html

Something I'm learning, something that I know is true.
The only person responsible for your actions is you.
What goes around, comes around, as you may have heard.
You give and take, you receive what you deserve.
As much as I may not want to admit,
this mess that I'm in, I got myself into it.
What I've done, I've done a couple of times.
They say you live and learn, well why didn't I?
So I'm dealing with the pain, and taking on the ache
I have to lie in the bed I didn't mean to make,
so instead of looking up 2 heaven and asking god 4 help
I'll take a look in the mirror, a good look at myself.
I have to realize and accept what I've done wrong,
learning lessons is tough but not if your strong

-This poem is simple enough, but I think it shows how responsibility works. Being responsible, you're answerable for what you've done.

If you make a mistake, accept it and try to make it better. Manage your time, think for yourself and so on. You know what to do.

~Shifa'

Our core value-Responsibility

One of Queensway Secondary School's core value is Responsibilty.What does actualy our school aspect us to do in the issue of responsibility?we should be self-managable and accountability.We should also be able undertake informed decisin making.(found in our school website)

In informed decision making one should be able to
1. Define your problem.
2. Gather information and resources.
3. List options.
4. Weigh, compare options.
5. Make a decision.
6. Make a plan of action.
7. Evaluate the decision.
8. Think independently.
9. Be responsible for your decision.

We could be self-managable and accountability by mastering the principles, processes, behaviors and skills necessary for an individual to assume full accountability for their own performance

1.Understand and assume accountability for own role, consistently aiming for exceptional performance.

2.Understand and apply principles of ownership for own choices, actions, non actions, successes and failures.

3.Understand and apply principles of ‘juggling’ the priorities of multiple stakeholders to meet diverse and often conflicting deadlines.

4.Understand and assume accountability for self development.

5.Understand how to maintain clear focus on goal achievement, confronting problems, conflicts and obstacles.

6.Understand and apply principles of balancing the physical and emotional demands of the job and work and personal life.

7.Understand self and apply self knowledge in appropriately guiding behavioral choices.

8.Be able to competently apply the behaviors and skills of self management.

It is imporatnt for students to uphold the school core values.Hope that we,Queenswayans uphold our school core values.

~Devi

Benefits of being responsible

Why bother being responsible?What benefits do we get when we are responsible?

A person who has a reputation of being responsible is trusted to do things on his or her own, without supervision. Being trusted that way is certainly a good feeling.

Self-esteem

Children and adults like to feel they are capable of doing things on their own. Such a feeling increases their self-esteem and self-worth.

Trust leads to promotions

A worker who is trusted can soon get assignments of greater responsibility, which will then lead to raises and promotions.
A business that has a reputation of being responsible will gain leadership in its field.

Admirable trait

Being responsible and taking responsibility for the things that may go wrong is an admirable character trait. We all dislike dealing with people who are irresponsible or who blame others. So being responsible is a character trait for which we should strive. You get a good reputation. You also feel good about yourself by having such character.

In total a person with a reputation of being responsible is trusted to take on difficult tasks. He or she will not blame others for any problems. Instead, the person will have the character to take full responsibility. With the risk come the rewards of self-worth and possible raises and promotions at work.

~Devi

Stories on responsibilities

Here is a story about being responsible.

The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. On that day, every boy and girl was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.

As with everything, some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year, and those children were the ones who most looked forward to this day. Among them Rita stood out. She was a kind and quiet girl; and during the previous year she had carried out the teacher's instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita was the favourite to be given the best job of all: to look after the class dog.

But that year there was a big surprise. Each child received one of the normal jobs, like preparing the books or the radio for the lessons, telling the time, cleaning the blackboard, or looking after one of the pets. But Rita's job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. And even though the teacher insisted that this ant was a very special ant, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. They sympathised with her, and remarked at how unfair it was that she had been given that job. Even her father became very angry with the teacher, and, as an act of protest, he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita, who liked her teacher very much, preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of such little interest.

"I will turn this little task into something great," Rita said to herself.

So it was that Rita started investigating all about her little ant. She learned about the different species, and studied everything about their habitats and behaviour. She modified the little box to make it perfect for the ant. Rita gave the ant the very best food, and it ended up growing quite a bit bigger than anyone had expected...

One day in spring, when they were in the classroom, the door opened, revealing a man who looked rather important. The teacher interrupted the class with great joy, and said,

"This is Doctor Martinez. He has come to tell us a wonderful piece of news, isn't that right?"
"Exactly". said the Doctor. "Today they have published the results of the competition, and this class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rainforest, where we will be investigating all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, without doubt it is this one which has best cared for the delicate little ant given to you. Congratulations! You will be wonderful assistants!"

That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone congratulated the teacher for thinking of entering them in the competition, and they thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And so it was that many children learnt that to be given the most important tasks you have to know how to be responsible even in what are apparently the smallest tasks. And without doubt, it was Rita who was most pleased at this, having said to herself so many times "I will turn this little job into something really great".

So what have learned from this story?

Responsibility is to be measured by how we approach the seemingly less important tasks in life.

~Devi

What Happens If You Don't Take Personal Responsibility?

You know you are not accepting personal responsibility if you do the opposite: blame others for your problems, life situation, hardships, character flaws, and just about everything and anything else. Rather than accepting the "blame" or responsibility for how your life is, you make excuses. Everything and anybody is to blame -- except yourself.

But actually, you may be blaming others more than you think.

Have you ever:

- blamed slow traffic/truck drivers/slow drivers for being late to an appointment?

- blamed someone for your bad day?

People who take responsibility, on the other hand, would have handled these situations as follows:

- admitted that they should have left a few minutes earlier for their appointment.

- accepted that no one is to blame for their bad day, other than themselves.

Blaming on others bring on stress

Harboring negative emotions and anger means you are living with chronic stress, the type that eats away at you little by little. Chronic stress is the type of stress that has been linked to fatigue, back pain, stomach upset and headaches, along with numerous more serious illnesses, including:

- heart disease

- cancer

- depression

- autoimmune diseases

Signs you are avoiding personal Responsibility

It is often easy to spot someone else who blames others (they may be the one constantly complaining about how bad their life is, yelling at others, or harboring an overly negative outlook on life), but it can be more difficult to spot it in yourself. If you do any of the following as a matter of course, you may be avoiding personal responsibility.

- you almost never believe you are wrong. If you asked others to be completely honest, they'd say you believe you are never wrong.

- you dwell a lot on the past instead of looking toward the future.

- you use other people's irresponsible behavior to justify your own ("They're driving way over the speed limit, so why shouldn't I?").

- you believe apologizing is a sign of weakness (instead of what it really is-- a sign of strength).

- you don't think you can change anything in your life for the better.

- you believe life is unfair and often feel sorry for yourself.

How to Take Responsibility, Stop Blaming Others and Start Living Your Life

Everyone blames someone else at one time or another. Nobody's perfect. And you may even be thinking, "But it WAS my spouse's/parent's/boss' fault that I missed my plane/don't trust others/don't make enough money."

Next time you're tempted to blame some else, accept responsibility yourself. Then, experience how much better you feel.

And it very well may be, but the key to living a long and happy life is knowing how to accept personal responsibility and not blame others -- even when it may be their fault. This does not mean you have to go through life letting others walk all over you. On the contrary, accepting personal responsibility means you have to take the high road and be the bigger person, even when it's hard. Here's how:

- apologize when you're wrong (this means first accepting that you're not always right).

- admit when you've made a mistake.

- learn to forgive

- be open to the ideas and opinions of others.

- identify the things in your life that you are not happy about, and do something to change them.

- practice saying, "I am responsible." Eventually, you will start to believe it.

- take smart risks, and realize that you are responsible for the outcomes.

- adopt a positive outlook on life (assume that things will go your way).

- recognize and embrace your own shortcomings, and ask others for help when you need it.

~Isabelle

What Happens If You Lack Responsibility?

Taken from this person who has life experience of what lacking responsibility would do to her:

When I found myself pregnant at 17 everyone told me my life would change forever and I would regret it because I would miss out on things I wouldn't have otherwise. It never really bothered me because I figured nothing was more important than raising my child. Everything I was going to miss out on seemed so minuscule to the fact I was going to have a child.

Now, sometimes I find myself talking to friends from high school and other people my age, and begin wondering if maybe everyone had been right. I hear about their freedom to take trips, party, and just an overall carelessness for life and wonder what my life would be like had I not gotten pregnant at such a young age. Then I realize it is not their freedom to enjoy their youth that I miss, but instead their lack responsibility.

The lack of responsibility to be able to do as you please without it affecting others. To be able to do what you want when you want, to be able to put your wants and needs first, and to enjoy your early years without having to stop and think about how it will affect your family. No one ever tells you the crushing weight responsibility brings.

Some days I long to be free from responsibility but then I turn around and see my 3 sons and realize my life means so much more now than if I were to be out aimlessly enjoying what life has to offer if I had not had children. Sure I missed my prom, graduation, and rarely get to go anywhere that doesn't include diapers and groceries, but I wouldn't trade any of it. I am content with the fact I sacrificed my youth to raise three well rounded young boys that will someday be men with something great to offer the world.

This is what the lack of responsibility has done to her. I urge all readers not to make the same mistake.

~Isabelle

Quotes on responsibility

So we believe that you understand the importance of responsibility.Here are a few quote on Responsibilty.

Whatever happens ,takes responsibility. ~Anthony Robbins

You must take personal responsibilty.You cannot change the circumstances,the seasons or the wind,but you can change yourself.That is something you have charge of. ~Jim Rohn

The price of greatness is responsibilty.~Winston churchill

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible ,but also for what we do not do.~John Baptiste Moliere

Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.~Napoleon Hill

If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.~Les Brown

~Devi

Some Quotes of Responsibility

There is always a price to pay !
"Freedom is the will to be responsible to ourselves."
Friedrich Nietzsche
"Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it."
George Bernard Shaw
"When you blame others, you give up your power to change."
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Build your self-esteem !
"disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the high road to pride."
Brian Tracy
"The willingness to accept responsibility for their lives. Instead someone else is blamed for the bad things that happen and a victim mentality is created and en powered."
Joan Didion


Give yourself the permission to live the life you want !
"When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone."
George O'Neil


Taking action becomes natural !
"Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer


Understand the limits of your responsibility !
"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
Epictetus


Don't forget to take responsibility in everyday life too !
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."
Helen Keller
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
Abraham Lincoln


Aim to be your best self !
"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
Henry Ward Beecher
"Peak performance begins with your taking complete responsibility for your life and everything happens to you."
Brian Tracy

How To Be A Responsible Person

When you agree to do something ,do it !
If you let people down, they will stop believing you. If you follow through you're commitments, people take you seriously.

Answer for your own actions !
Don't make excuses or blame others for what you do. When you take responsibility for your own actions you are saying "i am the one who's in charge of my life."

Take care of your own matters !
Don't rely on adults to remind you when you're supposed to be somewhere or what you're supposed to bring. You take the responsibility.

Be trustworthy !
If somebody trust you to borrow or take care of something, take care of it. If somebody tells you something in confidence, keep it to yourself. It's important for somebody to know they can count on you.

Always use your head !
Think things through and use good judgement. When you use your head you make better choices. That shows your family and friends they can trust you.

Don't put things off !
When you have a job to do, do it. Doing things on time helps you take control of your life and shows that you can manage your own affairs.

The Importance of Responsibility

Define Responsibility to Achieve Responsibility

- if you want something in life, you must do it yourself

- the more responsibility you accept, the greater self esteem will be

How do you define Responsibility?

You are:

- responsible for the achievements of your wants and desires (goals)

- responsible for your choices and actions

- responsible for your behaviour with other people

- responsible for how you prioritise your time

- responsible for your personal happiness

- responsible for raising your self esteem

- responsible for the way your life is

Are you Responsible for absolutely everything?

In saying that you need to take responsibility over your life and happiness, does not mean that a person never suffers through accident, through the fault of others, or that a person is responsible for everything that happens to them. Some things you have control over, others you do not. If you hold yourself responsible for matters beyond your control, then ultimately you put you self esteem in jeopardy.

Similarly, if you deny responsibility for matters within your control, again you will jeopardize your self esteem.

So true responsibility means knowing the difference between the things you can control, and the things you cannot.

The Responsibility cycle

Self responsibility, and the proactive approach to life it entails, is an essential component in building, maintaining and strengthening your overall level of self esteem.

It is a self reinforcing cycle, whereby the more responsible you are, the greater your self esteem will become. This in turn increases your level of responsibility even more.

However the reverse is also true. If you lack responsibility and adopt the "observer mentality" by never taking action or making your voice heard, ultimately your self esteem will suffer as a result.

~Isabelle