Coach C4

1. The source of self-pity is the erroneous and stubborn belief that "I am a victim." *

True False

3. Which locus of control is healthier and true? *

External Locus of Control: Life just happens, and there is nothing I can do about it. Internal Locus of Control: I can do something about the things that happen to me.

4. The healthy replacement behavior for self-pity is: *

Blaming - Focus on the faults and guilt of others Shaming - Accept your inadequacy and let it define you. Responsibility taking - do what you can to change the situation

5. It is a sign of maturity when we can accurately take appropriate responsibility for our situation. *

True False

6. An effective exercise for getting out of the self-pity pit includes: *

List 5 things that you can do that might help your current situation Ask a trustworthy accountability partner to help you take responsibility for your current situation Follow through on the 5 actions and evaluate how you are changing your current situation

7. The real antidote to the disease of self-pity is to learn and live The Serenity Prayer.

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