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Proactive and Reactive

Directions – Read the scenes and answer the questions.

Scene One:

You overhear your best friend on the cheerleading team bad-mouthing you in front of the other cheerleaders. She doesn’t know you overheard the conversation. Just five minutes ago, this same friend was sweet-talking you to your face. You feel hurt and betrayed.

How could you be reactive?

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How could you be proactive?

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Scene Two:

You’ve been working at your job in the store for over a year now and have been extremely committed and dependable. Three months ago, a new employee joined the crew. Recently, he was given the coveted Saturday afternoon shift, the shift you were hoping for.

How could you be reactive?

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How could you be proactive?

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Scene Three:

You’ve been playing in an athletic contest that is very close. You believe that a player has been constantly fouling you, but the referee hasn’t seen it or made any calls on it. You are starting to get frustrated.

What are some proactive choices you could make in this situation by pressing pause and using your keys to being proactive? (self-aware, conscience, imagination, willpower)

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Scene Four:

You are in a musical in which a lot of members from the school will be attending. During practices, a student who plays one of the lead roles continually forgets his/her lines. You’ve worked really hard to memorize your lines.

What are some proactive choices you could make in this situation by pressing pause and using your keys to being proactive? (self-aware, conscience, imagination, willpower)

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