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'Response-ability': My focus for the remainder of the year

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After a refreshing holiday in Greece, I have returned with renewed energy, ready to take on the year's final stretch. One thought that has been on my mind recently is a concept I came across in Jay Shetty's podcast: ‘Response-ability.’ He broke down the word responsibility into ‘response’ and ‘ability,’ highlighting that we can control how we respond to the world around us. This got me thinking about how I can ‘live’ this concept for the rest of the year. For me, ‘response-ability’ means embracing the idea that, while I may not have control over everything that happens around me, I do have complete control over how I choose to respond. It’s a powerful reminder that my reactions are not just automatic impulses but choices that I consciously make. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or caught up in the moment's urgency—whether it’s a sudden work crisis, an unexpected challenge at home, or even something as simple as a frustrating conversation. But with this perspective, I recognize