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what can i do to start being more responsible?
as a young man that has poeple to care about.
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Alan’s Answer
Angelo,
Great question. I would start with accountability. Keep to your word and do what you say you will do.
You obviously care because you asked the question, so I'm trusting you to find good role models and follow a path that will continue you on the road of being a responsible person.
Best wishes!
Great question. I would start with accountability. Keep to your word and do what you say you will do.
You obviously care because you asked the question, so I'm trusting you to find good role models and follow a path that will continue you on the road of being a responsible person.
Best wishes!
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Angelo
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Mark’s Answer
Hi Angelo,
I will recommend you start from your daily life, as you are a student, you can start from short-term, mid-term, long-term plan.
Short-term: what do you plan to do by daily or weekly (like: regular sport, plan to read 1 article) and do complete it.
Mid-term: you are a student, you can plan to learn more proactively, except in the class, what additional knowledge or technics you plan to learn, or you can lead some projects if you have opportunities, and check regularly to review your progress and accomplishment.
Long-term: what do you plan to growth or become to, breakdown the detail plan, follow the plan to execute.
The most important is your mindset. If you tell yourself "I am a responsible and always do it on anything", you can do it. Recommend you can start from responsible to yourself then expend to others.
I will recommend you start from your daily life, as you are a student, you can start from short-term, mid-term, long-term plan.
Short-term: what do you plan to do by daily or weekly (like: regular sport, plan to read 1 article) and do complete it.
Mid-term: you are a student, you can plan to learn more proactively, except in the class, what additional knowledge or technics you plan to learn, or you can lead some projects if you have opportunities, and check regularly to review your progress and accomplishment.
Long-term: what do you plan to growth or become to, breakdown the detail plan, follow the plan to execute.
The most important is your mindset. If you tell yourself "I am a responsible and always do it on anything", you can do it. Recommend you can start from responsible to yourself then expend to others.
Thank you, Mark for the advice.
Angelo
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Bill’s Answer
Thanks for your question. In my experience, being a student is one of the best times in life as you are exposed to so many new ideas, subjects, and people. I hope you can make the most of that opportunity while you balance other needs in your life. As far as developing responsibility, like many challenges it would probably be best start out small and build on your success to become even stronger. You could start by doing a single act of kindness for someone in need. This could be for someone in your family, friends, classmates, or a total stranger. Or maybe it is just contributing to your household by doing some of the chores. You might be surprised by how good these first steps will make you feel. Then you may gradually take on more ways to help people. If you want to extend that outside your home or school, there are many non-profit organizations in the San Francisco where you may volunteer once or more over a period of time. If you search on-line for non-profits in the Bay Area you will find many choices. You may try out what interests you or piques your curiosity and if your first choice doesn't work out, try another. Another option might be through your school or a church in your area. Good luck... and if at first you don't exceed, try again!
I appreciate your support, Bill
Angelo
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Marisol’s Answer
Being responsible starts with small daily habits and keeping your word, even in simple things. Showing up on time, following through on commitments, managing your money wisely, taking care of your health, and being honest with the people who depend on you are all important steps.
It also means learning to make decisions with the future in mind instead of only the moment. You won’t be perfect all the time, and that’s okay — responsibility is something people build over time through consistency, maturity, and accountability. The fact that you’re already thinking about how to care for others shows that you’re moving in the right direction.
It also means learning to make decisions with the future in mind instead of only the moment. You won’t be perfect all the time, and that’s okay — responsibility is something people build over time through consistency, maturity, and accountability. The fact that you’re already thinking about how to care for others shows that you’re moving in the right direction.