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Do you want to feel like you’re more in control of your life? Taking responsibility is when you stop blaming others for your choices and recognize you’re in the driver's seat. Acknowledging your actions and keeping your promises are great ways to start accepting responsibility, and there are so many more ways. Whether you want to take accountability in your personal or professional life, keep reading for more helpful advice about how to be responsible for your actions and how it can improve your outlook on life.
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- Taking responsibility means accepting and recognizing what part you played during a situation rather than shifting the blame.
- Take more responsibility for your actions by thinking through your feelings before reacting. Acknowledge your own actions so you can move forward.
- Benefits of taking responsibility include feeling less stressed, being more open in your relationships, and feeling more in control over your decisions.
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/202201/why-taking-honest-responsibility-can-make-you-happy
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/build-trust/
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/apologize
- ↑ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/negative-emotions-key-well-being/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201009/emotional-acceptance-why-feeling-bad-is-good
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/we-are-responsible-for-our-own-feelings#tips
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_is_self_compassion_so_hard_for_some_people
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_some_people_own_mistakes_and_others_dont
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/202201/why-taking-honest-responsibility-can-make-you-happy