Words matter. How we talk both reveals and directs how we think. If our words fail to accept responsibility, we are more likely to act irresponsibly. If our words represent having a sense of responsibility, we are more likely to act responsibly.  

For a couple of days, collect examples of stements you make that give things power instead of yourself. For example, when you say or think, “Things are falling into place.” Or, “The pencil fell on the floor.” The fact is that things can’t do anything.

Correct any statements or thoughts you’ve collected.  For example,

“Things are falling into place.” – “I got some help with my project and got it done on time.” You identified what you did to make things work out.

“The pencil fell on the floor.” – “I dropped the pencil.” You identified who dropped the pencil since pencils can’t drop on their own. Even if the roll off of a desk. Someone put the pencil in an uneven spot, failed to secure it o the desk, tipped the desk, etc.

You usually we can correct our thinking about responsibility by using the word “I” in our statements, Remember that by talking the talk of being responsible we can start to be and feel more responsible.