the 7 habits

The 7 HabitsOf Highly Effective

Teens

For teens, life is not a playground,

it's a jungle.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens


As a teen, you will need direction as you navigate through your high school years. You may

encounter many roadblocks in your path.

This presentation is intended to introduce you to some tools to help you manage your way.


One of the tools you can use is from a very

good book titled

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.”



What is a habit?

How long do habits take to form?

What types of habits are there?


Habit #1

Be Proactive

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 1 – Be Proactive

Being proactive means to take control and responsibility

for your life. Proactive people understand that they are

responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They

don't blame others for their own actions or feelings.


Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits.

The opposite to being proactive is being reactive.


Identify some examples of proactive choices.

Identify some examples of reactive choices.

Now that you have identified some proactive

and reactive choices, which types fit you?



Habit #2

Begin With the EndIn Mind

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 2 – Begin With the End in Mind

If teens aren't clear about where they want to end up in

life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for,

they will wander and waste time.

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 2 – Begin With the End in Mind

Create a personal mission statement which will act as a road

map and direct and guide your

decision-making process.


Habit #3

Put First ThingsFirst

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 3 – Put First Things First

This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their

time so that they focus on and complete the most

important things in their lives.

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 3 – Put First Things First

Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being

strong during difficult times.

It's living life according to what

matters most.


Habit #4

Think Win-Win

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 4 – Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to

create an atmosphere of win-win

in every relationship.


This habit encourages the idea that in any given

discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a

mutually beneficial solution.


Learn to celebrate the accomplishments

of others instead of being threatened by them.


Habit #5

Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 4 – Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood

Because most people don't listen very well, one of the

great frustrations in life is that many don't feel understood.

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 4 – Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood

This habit ensures you learn the most important

communication skill there is: active listening.


Habit #6

Synergize

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 6 – Synergize

Synergy is achieved when two or more people

work together to create something

better than either could alone.


Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others.


Through this habit, learn that it doesn't have to be "your way" or "my way" but rather a better way,


Habit #7

Sharpen the Saw

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 7 – Sharpen the Saw

Teens should never get too busy livingnot to take time to renew themselves.


When a teen "sharpens the saw" he or she is keeping their personal self sharp so that she

can better deal with life.


Sharpening the saw means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life

– body, brain, heart, and soul.


A Quick Review

7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabit # 1 – Be ProactiveHabit # 2 – Begin With the end in MindHabit # 3 – Put First things FirstHabit # 4 – Think Win-WinHabit # 5 – Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood

Habit # 7 – Sharpen the SawHabit # 6 – Synergize

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