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There are many crossroads in our lives where we make a decision to either take on a new commitment in our lives – or not.

• Accepting a new job
• Starting a new business
• Taking on a new customer
• Buying a house Adopting a pet
• Buying a new car
• Getting married
• Having children

A responsible person will step back and analyze the entire situation and its possible outcomes (good and bad) before making a final decision that will be based on realities.

A responsible person will:

Make the right decision. An example would be buying a new car or house and making the commitment to meet the monthly payments. Before we make our decision, we weigh the pros and cons and hopefully analyze our finances to determine if it’s affordable or not, and as a responsible person we make the best decision (even if it’s not the one we hoped for).

Respect the rewards. Taking on new responsibilities certainly can lead to rewards – that’s partly why we take them on in the first place! Like accepting a new job or new customer can lead to career advancement or increased business – but not without continued hard work.

Think of others first. Sometimes new responsibilities reinforce our own selflessness like adopting a pet or deciding to have children. They will be totally dependent upon us for many years to come and even though there will be trying and challenging times, we’ll always have their love and adoration.

Stick to life-altering decisions. Deciding to get married or start a business are life altering decisions that will only work if we are dedicated to them. These are (usually) team efforts that will require devotion and communication for many years to come.

A responsible person is someone who realizes that they are in charge of their thoughts, feelings, actions and reactions and ultimately all their choices. They are people who are conscientious of their decisions and stick to them.

If we think we are willing to take on a new commitment, we should prepare for it: research, set up systems to keep it moving smoothly, stay interested, read related material, and nurture it.

The bottom line is: We shouldn’t commit to something if we aren’t ready to take it on and be completely dedicated to it.

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Source by Kimberly J. McCloskey