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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Brittany LaGrow SPC2023
1. Be proactive2. Begin with the end in mind3. Put first things first4. Think win-win5. Seek first to understand,
then be understood6. Synergize7. Sharpen the saw
Life is all about choices◦ Take responsibility of your life◦ Good preparation can lead to
success
Proactive VS. Reactive◦ Proactive: I can, I will, I prefer◦ Reactive: I can’t, I have to, If
only
Focuses on priorities
Organize and manage events
Learn to say NO
Focus on you Renew yourself
◦ Physical –beneficial eating, exercise, and resting
◦ Social/emotional –making social and meaningful relationships with others
◦ Mental –reading and writing◦ Spiritual –meditation and prayer
2010- According to an online article, 11 Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep, posted on HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING website, a study showed that more deaths occurred in women (ages 50-79) who got less than 5 hours or sleep or more than 6.5 hours of sleep
Top three most important habits◦ Be proactive◦ Put first things first◦ Sharpen the saw
Habits can be beneficial educationally and in everyday life
Covey, Stephen R. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Stephen R Covey. N.p., n.d. Web.13 Feb. 2013.
Michael, Heidi. "Focus on Your Priorities." Web. 23 Feb. 2013. Miriello, Nicholas. "11 Surprising Health Benefits Of Sleep."
The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 02 Feb. 2011. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.