If I had been more proactive, I could have avoided many of the problems I’m facing now.

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You should be more proactive to avoid similar problems in the future.

I regret not being more proactive; it would have saved me a lot of trouble.

Were you proactive enough to prevent those issues?

If I had been more proactive, the outcome would have been much better.

Greater proactivity on my part could have mitigated many of the current challenges.

If I'd been on the ball, I wouldn't be in this mess.

Being more prepared would have helped me avoid these problems.

To have taken more initiative or preventative action.

To have prevented or escaped numerous difficulties.