1. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
Sharpen the Saw
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

2. Source: Man's Search for Meaning
Renewal
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”
Viktor Frankl ( )
Source: Man's Search for Meaning

3. Body
The Physical Dimension:
Exercise, Eat Healthy, Sleep Well, Relax

4. It’s all about how you feel,
Caring for Your Body
Eat Right
Relax
Physical Fitness
Get Enough Sleep
Don’t do drugs (or other harmful things)
It’s all about how you feel,
not how you look!

5. Read, Educate, Write, Learn New Skills
Brain
The Mental Dimension
Read, Educate, Write, Learn New Skills

6. Caring for Your Brain Read stimulating things
Solve Problems (like crossword puzzles)
Travel
Play musical instruments
Debate
Have stimulating conversations…
Attend opera, plays, or ballet
Write a story, poem, or song.

7. Mental Barriers Screen Time: TV, Video Games, Computer
The Nerd Syndrome: I don’t wanna look too smart
Pressure: I’m scared to do well; I don’t know if I can keep this up!
You Gotta Wanna!

8. Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Your Education!
Take the time to REALLY learn, not just earn a grade.
Take classes that you find interesting if you have a choice.
Do more reading outside of school to learn more about subjects.

9. Heart The Emotional Dimension
Build Relationships (RBA & PBA), Give Service, Laugh

10. Caring for Your Heart RBA Deposits Keep Promises
Do Small Acts of Kindness
Be Loyal
Listen
Say You’re Sorry
Set Clear Expectations
PBA Deposits
Keep Promises
Do Small Acts of Kindness
Be Gentle with You
Be Honest
Renew Yourself
Tap Into Talents

11. Soul The Spiritual Dimension
Meditate, Keep a Journal, Pray, Take in Quality Media

12. Caring for Your Soul Meditating Serving Others Writing in a Journal
Going for a Walk
Thinking Deeply
Writing Poetry or Music
Praying

13. Your Spiritual Diet
What type of media do you allow yourself to take in?
IS IT FEEDING YOUR SOUL?

14. BALANCE IS BETTER

15. Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Soul Brain Heart Body
battle of good versus evil
(atheism, Christianity, Hinduism,
Islam, Judaism)
Brain
reading, journaling, discussing,
seminars, meetings
Heart
family, friends, service
(notes, phone calls, s, visits)
Body
endurance, strength, flexibility,
sleep, eating
 When will YOU sharpen your saw?
 What measures will you use in each category?