The Power Of A Phrase

Fill in the blank after the victim phrase with something you have caught yourself saying or feeling. In the third column, use an accountability phrase to re-write this statement.

Victim Phrase

*  I can’t…

*  It’s useless…

*  I have to…

*  Why am I always the one who…

*  I should…

Drained Feeling

*  Defeated

*  Hopeless

*  Obligated

*  Burdened

*  Guilt

Accountability

*  I can…

*  There’s always a chance…

*  I choose to…

*  I’ll be the one who…

*  I want to…

In Control Feeling

*  Confident

*  Hopeful

*  Decisive

*  Secure

*  Power