Affirmations:
It is fun, safe and easy to be responsible and
respectful.
I influence and inspire those around me by behaving with
maturity.
I feel capable and valuable, when I think, speak and act
as an adult.
I am considerate and helpful, teaching everyone to do the
same.
(See lists of some responsibilities below)
How To Be Adult
Are you taking responsibility for your life?
Do you
encourage your mature adult self to make decisions?
Are you
proud of being capable of caring for yourself?
Do you
respect the rights and privileges of being grownup?
Some say that mature and responsible behavior now shows
up in those 35 or older.
There was a
time when 18-21 year olds were totally responsible for our lives.
We
graduated from high school and college and went to work, bought a home, had a
family.
We never
asked for help or money from our parents because we wanted to be responsible.
Do you take care of your elderly parents or expect them
to take care of you?
Do you
appreciate what your parents have given and taught you?
If you
don’t have a responsible parent at home, do you have someone you admire?
Have you
learned how to take care of yourself, with managing money, healthcare, quality
relationships?
We have a world were being irresponsible or immature is
often celebrated and admired.
We seem to
have forgotten how to be an adult and handle what is incorrect or unhealthy.
While in
the past being drunk was shameful, we now seem to condone and even encourage
drugs.
If people
don’t like what is happening, they may choose to ignore, deny or go
unconscious.
Good examples and role models for adulthood may be unseen
or unappreciated.
Perhaps we
have made immaturity seem glamorous or attractive.
Perhaps our
sports and entertainment stars are seen as examples of a good life.
Perhaps
maturity is seen as being displeasing or unpopular or not fun.
Children need responsible parents.
Employers
need responsible employees.
The world
needs responsible leaders.
We need
responsible respectful people in our lives.
It is time to cleanup our behavior and grow up.
It is our
job to be mature and responsible.
It is
essential we learn self discipline and self control.
It is
healthy to use our time and energy and money wisely.
When do we spend quality time with out love ones?
How do
we use our money, for guilty pleasures or what really matters?
Can we
work to provide what is essential first and not what entertains?
Are we
all willing to step away from distractions and entertainment and do the Real
Work in life?
What is our real work?
To take
full responsibility for the quality of our lives, relationship, health and
finances.
When we
don't know how, to actively learn how to do better in all areas of our lives.
To create a
better world for ourselves and others while encouraging everyone to do better.
To learn
and teach the principles of a good, happy, healthy and helpful life.
To make no
assumptions, keep our agreements, give our best and take nothing personally.
To calm
ourselves and clear our minds before making responsible decisions.
To respect
our own needs, value the good within and use our gifts and talents wisely.
We can all become more conscious and become fully
responsible for the quality of our lives.
Loving us
all as we learn together to be learn and become better everyday.
Betty Lue
Responsibilities for Adults
Do you know how to think, speak and behave consciously?
Do you know how to treat others with respect and
kindness?
Are you willing to learn to be responsible in all
relationships?
Do you know the difference between right and wrong?
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Forgive everyone and everything, for all time, including
yourself.
Be courteous and helpful.
Give your best, no matter what others do.
Make no assumptions, and recognize you do not know.
Keep your agreements and your promise to yourself and
others.
Take turns in your interactions and following procedures.
Be fair in your decisions and choose what is good for all
concerned.
Eliminate all cruelty or destructive thoughts, words or
behaviors.
Think of others as you want to be thought of.
Stop judging, complaining and gossiping.
Stop negatively thinking about yourself and others.
Forgive and erase all thoughts and behaviors that are
hurtful.
Speak to others as you want to be spoken to.
Use “please” and “thank you”, even with
children.
Talk in a pleasant tone of voice to everyone.
Stop demanding and expecting: respectfully request.
Don’t pretend you know, when you don’t know.
Responsible Behaviors
Eradicate addictive behavior and create healthy choices.
Clean up after yourself, in your relationships and your
home.
Follow through on your plans, projects and promises.
Clean your house and car, your mind and messages.
Treat the environment and earth with conscious respect.
Stop excessive spending and Save your money.
Be respectful of the people and possessions in your life.
No drunkenness or disorderly behavior.
No swearing or name-calling.
Never abuse unhealthy food, drink or drugs.
Stop expecting others to do for you what you don’t do.
Live with respectful words, kind thoughts and positive
behavior in clean home.