Recognizing and confronting the 'fear of responsibility' disease in young people

According to comrade Nguyen Phu Trong, to fight corruption and negativity, it is necessary to eliminate "diseases", bad habits, negative behaviors and actions among cadres and party members, first of all "fear of responsibility" - a shortcoming in the ideological consciousness and revolutionary qualities of cadres and party members.

Symptoms of irresponsibility in young people

In Vietnamese youth, the manifestations of fear of responsibility can be quite diverse and complex.

Young people may exhibit a refusal to accept responsibility or blame others for mistakes, avoiding facing the consequences of their actions. They may procrastinate or delay, failing to complete tasks or make decisions in a timely manner, leading to stagnation in work and life.

Sometimes, young people may not recognise or be unwilling to take responsibility for their actions, lacking a sense of their personal role in a particular situation. Abuse of privilege is also a form of avoiding responsibility, when they use their influence, power or finances to avoid being held accountable for their actions.

Young people may also try to avoid facing consequences by not accepting or not seeing clearly what happened because of them.

Recognizing and supporting young people to admit mistakes, learn from experiences, and develop a sense of responsibility is important for them to grow and develop positively.

There are many causes of irresponsibility in young people that we can draw from the article of the General Secretary. Combined with practical research on the psychology and physiology of this age group, we can point out the following main causes:

Social pressure and self-confidence issues:Social pressure is one of the main factors that influence irresponsibility in young people. Today's modern society puts a lot of pressure on young people to succeed in their studies, work and life. This makes many young people feel scared and anxious about the responsibilities they need to take on.

Low self-esteem and low self-confidence can manifest as worrying about not being good enough to express their opinions or views. Young people may become quiet, not expressing their own opinions for fear of criticism or rejection. They often avoid new, difficult situations or do not want to participate in activities in which they do not feel confident.

Lack of patience and perseverance:Young adults may have difficulty maintaining patience when faced with challenges or large goals. One common manifestation is procrastination. Young adults may delay completing tasks or fail to persevere in the face of difficulty.

Difficulty maintaining patience can also manifest as being easily distracted. They may sometimes feel discouraged and fail to see the importance of patience and perseverance. They may expect immediate results and have no tolerance for growth or learning from failure.

Fear of failure:Fear of failure and fear of responsibility are two closely related problems among Vietnamese youth today. Families and society often place too much expectation on young people, expecting them to achieve high results in their studies and careers. Young people feel pressured by their families, friends, teachers and society in general to succeed in these areas. They will feel forced and pressured to achieve success, leading to a lack of confidence to face responsibilities.

Lack of emotional management skills:Young people do not know how to handle difficult situations, feel out of control when faced with pressure and stress. They may have difficulty controlling their emotions, leading to a state of anger, sadness or confusion quickly.

Strong emotions can greatly influence their behavior, causing them to act in extreme or uncontrollable ways when faced with stressful situations. This can lead to a greater reliance on others to solve problems and a decreased motivation to be independent.

Strategies to overcome the fear of responsibility

Confidence and patience:To develop confidence and perseverance, young people need to set clear goals, focus on learning from successes and failures, and seek advice from experienced people. Maintaining a positive spirit, planning properly, and organizing work systematically will help them stay motivated and patient in their careers.

Learn and practice skills:To develop skills and learn, young people should seek knowledge from experienced people such as mentors and participate in training courses. They should set specific learning goals, develop action plans, and practice from real projects. Self-assessment and feedback are also important to continue to improve and apply knowledge effectively in the workplace.

Face your fear:In the work environment, fear can hinder young people’s confidence and progress. To overcome it, they need to accept and understand the causes of fear, prepare well and practice skills to reduce anxiety. Support from mentors or colleagues is important to motivate and support. Young people should see fear as an opportunity to learn and grow, continue to move forward despite fear to overcome obstacles and become more mature.

Set your own goals:Young people can set goals for themselves at work by clearly defining what they want to achieve, including short-term and long-term goals, skills to develop, and where they want to be in their career. Goals should be specific, measurable, and have a clear time frame. Breaking goals down into small, manageable steps allows young people to make systematic progress. Specific planning and tracking progress are also important to maintain motivation and adjust plans as needed.

Self-assessment and self-improvement:To self-evaluate and improve their work, young people should set clear personal goals and use indicators to measure their progress. They should self-analyze their work, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and receive feedback from others to identify areas for improvement. Participating in training, reading professional literature, and projects will support learning and skill development. Creating detailed action plans will help them improve gradually, increasing their performance and confidence in their daily work.

Learn and understand responsibilities:Young people need to understand the job’s mission and goals, discuss and read relevant documents to understand expectations and requirements. They need to clearly define their individual roles and responsibilities, understand how their work contributes to the overall goals of the organization, and how they can contribute most effectively. Setting high standards for themselves, completing work on time, with high quality, and treating others with respect are important. Continuous learning and feedback are key to young people developing skills, improving themselves, and contributing effectively to their jobs and organizations.

With profound and timeless values, the article "The Fear of Responsibility" in particular and the book by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in general have provided many theories as well as foundations for each cadre and party member; especially young people to self-reflect, self-correct, and constantly improve themselves to meet the requirements of new tasks in the next development stage of the country./.