7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

By: Sean Covey

Habit: Things we do repeatedly without thinking --auto-pilot -- Habits will make us or break us Activity: fold arms

7 Habits can help us1. Get control of life2. improve relationships3. make better grades4. get along with your parents5. increase self-confidence

Paradigm: Perception/your point of view --usually inaccurate --create limitations; like wearing

wrong prescription glasses

We have a paradigm about:1. ourselves: be around people who build you up

and believe in you

2. other people: rd pg 17

Habit 1: Be ProactiveI am the captain of my life; I am the driver not

the passengerI choose my attitude; and am responsible for

my happinessBeing proactive or reactive is your choice

Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind

Develop a clear picture of where you want to go with your life. What are your values and goals.

Think beyond today so that every step you take is in the right direction

Habit 3: Put First Things Firstread opening paragraph on w/sread big rocks 2nd pg of w/s

Procrastinator vs Prioritizer:Procrastinator: puts things off and thrives

under pressurePrioritizer: Has it together, plans ahead

and stays ahead

Habit: 4 Think Win, Win--Mental frame of mind that says: I can win,

and so can you.--We are all equal. --You care about others. And want them to

succeed.

WIN

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood

--Listen first, talk second

--Try to see things from others point of view before sharing your own thoughts

--Try to understand vs Judging; pg 165

--Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears--Try to stand in their shoes

Habit 6: Synergize--When two or more people work together they

create a better solutionread first page of handout

How to Synergize1. Define the problem2. Their way3. My way4. Brainstorm5. Highway

--Not everyone sees things the way you do and both may be correctmouse picture

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw--Keep personal self sharp so that you can

deal with life-Physical Dimension: body, exercise, eat, sleep-Mental Dimension: mind, read, educate, write-Emotional Dimension: heart, build relationships,

laugh, serve others-Spiritual Dimension: soul, meditate, pray, keep a

journal-Social Dimension: Interact with others

close or intimate friends

-Emotional Dimension: feeling, thoughts, social behaviors; feel good about self

-Cultural Dimension: Being involved and identifying with the community; involvement in school and civic

-Vocational Dimension: Happy with work or school; enjoy what you do

-Environmental Dimension: involved with global /world issues; recycle