1. When you do something the same way every time it is called a habit
HABITS
When you do something the same way every time it is called a habit

2. Your daily life includes many habits
Habits can be good or bad.
Biting your nails, sucking your thumbs, smoking, cursing, punctuality, good manners, eating too much
The way you walk, talk, sit, stand, use gestures with your hands

3. Depending on what they are . . .
Our habits can make us or break us.
We become what we repeatedly do.
Can we change our habits?

4. The 7 Habits of highly effective teens
The habits discussed in the book build upon one another Page 6 Habits 1,2,3 – Self Mastery Habits 4,5,6 – Relationships and Teamwork Habit 7 – Renewal Refer to page 5 – Habits 1 -7 are listed and a brief explanation is given. Take out a sheet of paper and number it Now, list opposite an opposite statement for that habit.

5. Purpose of the 7 habits Get control of your life Improve relationships
Make smarter decisions
Get along with your parents
Define your values and what matters mos
Get more done in less time
Increase self confidence
Be happy
Find balance between school, work and friends

6. Study habits When and where do you study best?
Do you prefer silence or background noise?
How can you avoid distractions that interfere with studying?
Keep a separate notebook for each class
Make sure you clearly understand the assignment
Complete your class assignments every day
Set aside a place and time to study
When it is time to study, begin immediately
Study in small segments of time.
Do the more difficult assignments first
Use your computer

7. Organize your schedule
What important tasks must be done tomorrow? Which should be done first? Next? By listing things ahead of time, are we more likely to do them well and on time?

8. Improve your reading skill
Skill that is basic to all studying and schoolwork.
The better your read, the more effective studying will be.
Observe chapter titles, subheads, photos and charts.
Read sentences and paragraphs to understand the details of the idea.