By BrainFall Staff - Updated: October 21, 2015
Are you an individual capable of taking care of business or would you rather let someone else handle it? Take our quiz to find out how responsible YOU are!
How Responsible Are You?
Responsibility: it's that sneaky little voice that reminds you to pay your bills on time, fold your laundry before it evolves into Mount Everest, and generally adult like a pro. It's the invisible cape you don when making choices that affect your life and the lives of others. And let's be honest, someone should hand out medals for all the adulting we do – or at least, a gold star sticker on occasion.
Got a commitment as big as a Friday night couch date with your pet and Netflix? Or perhaps you've mastered the noble art of decision-making, balancing the "should I or shouldn't I?" on the tip of an adulting scale. Whether you're the person who runs away from responsibilities faster than a cat from a bath, or the one who could give a seminar on How to Be An Adult – let's have a chuckle and find out just how responsible you are.
Why not put your commitment level to the test in a fun, eye-opening way? You might be curious to see if you’re the pinnacle of responsibility or if there’s room for a bit more adulting polish. So grab your favorite snack, get comfy, and take the quiz to unveil the mysterious depths of your responsible soul. It's high time we tackled the all-important question: How responsible are you?
The Anatomy of Responsibility
Let's slice and dice the concept of responsibility—it's not just about paying your bills on time or feeding the cat. It's about the intricate weave of character and choices that make up the quilt of your adulting life.
More Than Just Carrying Your Own Weight
Picture responsibility as a backpack filled with bricks labeled with things like values, accountability, and consistency. You don't just lug this backpack around to show you can. It's about understanding that each brick adds to your strength and shapes you into a person who can be depended on. It's about building a routine to organize and manage your time, which in the grand scheme of things, lets you juggle your obligations without breaking a sweat.
Promises, Promises: The Sacred Art of Not Flaking Out
When you pinky promise or solemnly swear, you're not just tossing words into the wind. You're etching a contract in the air, aligning your trustworthiness with the reliability of the sun rising every morning. Keeping your promises turns you into the superhero sidekick in the comic book of life, someone who others can tie their hopes to without fear of a no-show.
Own Your Oops: The Blame Game is Lame
Ah, the tantalizing tango of finger-pointing! But here's a novel idea: When you trip over your own feet, say "My bad!" and mean it. Taking ownership of your mistakes is like owning a limited-edition action figure; it's strangely rewarding and cultivates a garden of respect. Ditch the excuses, ditch the guilt, and wear your "I messed up" badge with pride, because taking responsibility puts you in the driver's seat of life's bumper car arena.
The Relationship Rodeo: Galloping Through Social Commitments
Get ready to saddle up; we're about to steer you through the bucking bronco that is your social commitments. From the intimate paddocks of friendship to the wide-open ranges of community, it's time to lasso your social responsibility with panache.
Friendship and the Fine Art of Not Being a Flake
Friends – they're the family you choose, and you'd better choose to be there when you say you will. Remember, flakiness is about as fashionable as socks with sandals. No one enjoys the friend who treats plans like they're written in pencil. Keep your word, show trust, and be the support system you've bragged about being. By doing so, you'll maintain those bonds of trust that turn acquaintances into lifelong amigos.
Romance: Steering Clear of Being the Partner-in-Crime
In the rodeo ring of romance, don't be the clown. Take the reins and show your partner they didn't swipe right on a bandit. Mixing respect and compassion is the secret sauce for a savory relationship stew. Whether it’s remembering the little things or being their cheerleader, these acts of kindness support your commitment and keep you from wearing the 'most wanted' poster in the post-office of their heart.
The Community Conundrum: Engaging Without Overpromising
The community hoopla! You're jazzed about jazz-handing at every volunteer gig, but pace yourself, cowboy. Cloning technology isn't here yet, and overcommitting is the quickest way to become the ghost in every community theater. Be realistic about your volunteering capacity and wear your shiny badge of social responsibility with honor, not haste. This way, your sense of belonging won’t just be a legend whispered in town folklore.
So, partner, ready to take on the challenge? Head on over to BrainFall and find out just how responsible you are. Can you keep a steady gait, or are you still a greenhorn in the rodeo of life? Yeehaw!
