How to improve being more dependable:

1. Manage your commitments:  Use a time management tool to become more efficient; use an app or a day planner.
2. Communicate clearly so you have no surprises.
3. Be accountable:  Meet your deadlines whether you are at school or work.
4. Be truthful with yourself and others in terms of how much work you can handle.
5. Always show up on time.
6. Follow up with people you make commitments or promises to.

Activity:  For the nine statements below, rate yourself 1-10 ( 1 -seldom or never, 10 -always )

• Focus on improving on these the next three weeks with your actions.
• Be totally honest with yourself as you score yourself.
• 100 possible points.
• After three weeks, score yourself again to see if you have improved now that you are focused on being dependable

1. Showed up on time  ________
2. Finished work or homework on time________
3. Kept my promises_______
4. Did not over promise_______
5. Completed my goals______
6. Hung out with positive people who can help me to be a positive influence______
7. Took responsibility for my actions.  Held myself accountable______
8. Apologized when I didn’t follow through _____
9. BE AWESOME:  Over delivered on my promises or work/homework________  ( Score 0-20 points on this statement –  Work hard at being a 20!)

Develops these qualities:  Dependable, Responsibility, Loyalty, Purpose Driven, Self Respect and Confidence.

You will earn 100 Merit points.