Ecological Human Services Management

I resolve to quit avoiding dealing with conflict, disagreements, and difficult issues for fear of upsetting someone. That doesn't mean that I'll just start charging ahead insensitively or inconsiderately. It means that I'll be dealing firmly with whatever the issue or concern is while remaining sensitive to the feelings and interests of others. I resolve to take the initiative more and to be less cautious and more willing to take a chance on me. I'll still be cautious but without becoming paralyzed by the potential downside of speaking up or taking action. I'll pursue my goals and interests continuously but incrementally, testing and evaluating my progress. I think this approach will better assure moving toward my goals without exposing myself to unnecessary and avoidable jeopardy. I'll no longer simply play it safe but will play it cautiously. I won't proceed haphazardly or impulsively, risking not giving myself time and opportunity to process, analyze, predict, evaluate, and modify actions and circumstance