The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Dec 23, 2014
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
Teens
Habit 1: Habit 1: Be ProactiveBe Proactive
This is Sue.This is Sue.Her dog Her dog ran away.ran away.
Sue doesn’t know what to do.
She can:
a) mope around and do nothing.
b) look for her dog.
Choice a
is REACTIVE,
acting in a negative way.
Choice b
is PROACTIVE,
acting in a positive way.
Habit 2: Habit 2: Begin with the Begin with the
End in MindEnd in Mind
This is Mark.This is Mark.He’s failing He’s failing math.math.
He knows math is important.
He can:
a) study and ask for help if he needs it.
b) choose not to study and not ask for help.
Choice a
says Mark understands his responsibilities and
has a goal in mind.
Choice b
says Mark isn’t thinking about the
future.
Habit 3: Habit 3: Put First Put First
Things FirstThings First
Kevin is always late for school. His teacher is upset with him.
This is Kevin. He stays up late and has a hard time getting up.
He can:
a) keep staying up late.
b) get to bed at a healthy time.
Choice a
is putting LAST things first.
Choice b
is putting FIRST things first.
Habit 4: Habit 4: Think Win-Win Think Win-Win
But his friend wants to go to the movies.
This is Brad. He wants to go to the park with his friend.
They can:
a) go to the park.
b) go to the movies.
Choice a
is a win-lose.
Brad wins. Friend loses.
Choice b
is a lose-win.
Brad loses.
Another option? Another option?
Secret choice c.Secret choice c.
C) They do something they C) They do something they both like. That’s a WIN-WIN!.both like. That’s a WIN-WIN!.
Habit 5: Habit 5: Seek first to Seek first to
understand then understand then be understood be understood
They each feel strong about their opinions.
This is Nancy. She is arguing with her sister about their opinions.
They can:
a) accept their differences and move on.
b) keep arguing about it.
Choice a
understand others and they’ll understand you
too.
Choice b
no one can tell where the other person is
coming from.
Habit 6: Habit 6: Synergize Synergize
But everyone wants to do something different.
This is Natalie. Her group is planning for a science project.
They can:
a) all do their own thing and hope it turns out okay.
b) work together.
Choice a
says you don’t want to compromise or try new
things.
Choice b
says you want to hear everyone’s ideas to
create something new.
Habit 7: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Sharpen the Saw
This is Jenna. She’s tired from all her work and extra outside activities.
She has a book report due on Monday and she just wants it done.
She can:
a) skim over the rest of the book and write her report.
b) rest now and have full energy for the report tomorrow
Choice a
you’re dulling the saw.
Choice b
your saw will be good as new.
The 7 Habits of Highly The 7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensEffective Teensby Sean Coveyby Sean Covey
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