7 Highly Effective Habits of Teens

SO FAR>>>> #1 Be Proactive (take responsibility) #2 Begin with end in mind (define your goals) #3 Put 1 st things 1 st (prioritize, most important things 1 st ) #4 Think Win-Win ( everyone can win attitude)

And More #5 Seek 1 st to Understand, then to be Understood ( listen to people, really) #6 Synergizer ( work together to achieve more) #7 Sharpen the saw ( renew yourself; physically, mentally, and spiritually)

OK What Were The Bad Habits? #1 React ( blame others, don’t take responsibility) #2 Begin with No End in Mind ( have no plan) #3 Put 1 st Things Last ( put off what is most important in your life, procrastinate!!!!!!) #4 Think Win- Lose (stop others from succeeding, be jealous)

And #5 Seek 1 st to Talk, Then Pretend to Listen ( get your side in then shut down) #6 Don’t Cooperate ( teamwork is for the dogs) #7 Wear Yourself Out ( don’t learn anything new, burn both ends of the candle)

WHY???????????? Developing these habits can: help you control your life, make smarter decisions, be happy, improve relationships with friends and family, increase your confidence, and find a balance between school, work, friends, and family

What Are Habits? Things we do repeatedly, sometimes without thinking Some are good; exercising, planning ahead, showing respect Some not so good: thinking negatively, blaming others, feeling inferior And some don’t really matter: taking a shower at night (could do in morning), reading a magazine backwards