This article was co-authored by Jennifer Clark. Jennifer Clark is an Evolution Coach and the Founder of Soulful Solutions, her life consulting business which helps both individuals and organizations evolve and grow into their full potential based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She has over 20 years of experience assisting over 8000 individuals with life consulting, workshop facilitation, and public speaking training. She received a Risk Management Certification from the Sprott School of Business in 2000, an Integrated Energy Therapy Master and Instruction Certificate in 2004, and an Assertiveness Coach Certificate in 2015. She earned a BA with Honors in Political Science from Queen's University in 1992.
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Do you always feel as though you're reacting to things that happen to you rather than taking the reins in your life? People who are proactive take active control of their lives and the direction they're headed in. If you want to be more proactive, you've come to the right place. We talked to life coaches Jennifer Clark and Amber Rosenberg to learn everything you need to know to adopt a more proactive mindset in your life.
How to Be Proactive
- Focus on what you can control, and let go of what you can't.
- Take initiative to achieve your goals and solve problems.
- Be accountable for your actions and choices.
- Focus on the future, not the past.
Steps
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References
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- ↑ Jennifer Clark. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
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- ↑ https://leaderforgood.com/be-proactive-not-reactive/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-stress-and-burnout/202203/the-fallacy-multitasking
- ↑ Amber Rosenberg, PCC. Pacific Life Coach. Expert Interview. 26 April 2021.
- ↑ Amber Rosenberg, PCC. Pacific Life Coach. Expert Interview. 26 April 2021.
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/david-van-rooy/7-ways-to-adopt-a-proactive-mindset.html
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- ↑ https://hbr.org/2021/04/is-your-team-solving-problems-or-just-identifying-them
- ↑ Jennifer Clark. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
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- ↑ Jennifer Clark. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
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- ↑ Jennifer Clark. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
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- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/staying-positive-during-difficult-times-2020100121047
About This Article
To be proactive, start by considering potential changes and issues that might be coming up in the future. Be sure to stay on top of less-urgent tasks like cleaning, grocery shopping, and housework, and prioritize the most important tasks on a day-to-day basis. As you’re working on accomplishing tasks, try to focus on things within your control, and set realistic, time-bound goals for yourself. When you’re trying to troubleshoot, focus your efforts on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems, and do smaller, constructive tasks if you’re overwhelmed. To learn more about how to actively participate in conversations, keep reading the article!
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