Proactive and Reactive Languages

Students are encouraged to be proactive rather than reactive.  This includes the use of language.
 

ProactiveReactive
"I choose to go"
 
"I have to go"
 
"I control my own feelings"
 
"He makes me so mad"
 
"Let's explore alternatives"
 
"There's nothing I can do"
 
"I can..."
 
"If only..."