7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Weekly Lessons – Week 7

Alice in Wonderland “Would you tell me please which way I ought to walk from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where,” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t much matter which way to walk.”

Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind Developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life. Deciding what your values are and setting goals.

Imagine One Year Away In your mind, imagine someone walking toward you about a half a block away. At first you can’t see who it is… then you see it is you – as you would like to be one year from now. What have you done in the last year? What have you done in the last year? How do you feel inside? How do you feel inside? How do you look? How do you look? What characteristics do What characteristics do you have?

Crossroads of Life Choosing the path of your life… Do you want to go to college? Do you want to go to college? What will your attitude toward life be? What will your attitude toward life be? Should you try out for that team? Should you try out for that team? What type of friends do you want to have? What type of friends do you want to have? Will you join a gang? Will you join a gang? Who will you date? Who will you date? Will you have sex before marriage? Will you have sex before marriage? Will you drink, smoke, do drugs? Will you drink, smoke, do drugs? What values will you choose? What values will you choose? What kind of relationships do you want with your family? What kind of relationships do you want with your family? What will you stand for? What will you stand for? How will you will contribute to your community? How will you will contribute to your community?

Who’s in the Lead? Control your own destiny, or someone else will. Jack Welch Jack Welch

Personal Mission Statement

The Great Discovery Answer questions 1 – 10 on pages 86 – 89. For #1 list at least 5 #1 list at least 5 #2 list at least 5 #2 list at least 5 #3 list at least 2 or 3 #3 list at least 2 or 3 #4 list at least 1 or 2 #4 list at least 1 or 2 #5 list all 10 #5 list all 10 #6 it could be from music, nature, sports, etc. #6 it could be from music, nature, sports, etc. #7 write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences #7 write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences #8 write a paragraph or a poem #8 write a paragraph or a poem #9 write a paragraph of 5 sentences explaining who and why, and then list 10 questions you would ask #9 write a paragraph of 5 sentences explaining who and why, and then list 10 questions you would ask #10 list at least 5 #10 list at least 5

Getting Started It does not have to be perfect. Each person’s statement looks different.

Watch-Outs Negative Labels It’s All Over Syndrome Wrong Wall

Write Your Mission Statement It should include things for a. Your life over the next year b. Your life over the next five years c. Your life in general The format is your choice, but it must be comprehensive and touch on a. School b. Relationships (family and friends) c. Principles/Values d. Hobbies/Talents e. What You Value Most in Life

Go for the Goal Setting goals will help you achieve your mission.

Key #1 – Count the Cost

Key #2 – Put It in Pen “A goal not written is only a wish…

Key #3 – Just Do It “A goal not written is only a wish…

Key #4 – Use Momentous Occasions

Key #5 – Rope Up

Follow Through Goals in Action Turning Weaknesses into Strengths Make Your Life Extraordinary

Habits Baby Steps

Write Goals for Your Mission Write goals that will help you accomplish your mission. You should have at least one goal for each item included in your mission. Each goal should be realistic and specific.