1. AGENDA Turn in Signatures The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Notes Both Syllabus & Service Signatures DUE ASAP Community Service for Extra Credit- Due February 24 th Community Service- Due March 9 th F.Y.I.

2. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens Of Highly Effective Teens

3. The world has totally changed since I wrote the first version of this book. Back then, there was no Facebook or Twitter. There were no smartphones. There was no DIRECTV or Netflix. How boring! Even with all these changes, a few things haven’t changed. Choice hasn’t changed. We are still free to choose what we do with our lives. The importance of relationships hasn’t changed. Relationships are still the thing that matters most. And principles-such as responsibility, vision, teamwork, service and renewal-haven’t changed. They still rule. …the 7 Habits really do work. Remarkably well! Among other things, they help you triumph over setbacks, build friendships, make smarter choices about dating and sex, and, believe it or not, even get along with your parents. Message from Sean Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

4. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens What is a habit? How long do habits take to form? A behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary 21 to 66 days What is effective? Successful in producing a desired or intended result

5. The 7 Habits can help you… Get ________ of your life Improve your _______________ with your friends Make _________________ decisions Get along with your _________________ Overcome _____________________ Define your ______________ and what matters most to you Get _______ done in ________ time Increase your ________-__________ Be ____________ Find ____________ between school, work, friends, and _________ _________ control relationships smarter parents addiction values more less self confidence happy balance everythingelse

6. A Brief Introduction

7. The habits build upon one another. Habits 1, 2, & 3- Self Mastery “Private Victory” Habits 4, 5, & 6- Relationships and Teamwork “Public Victory” Habits 7- Renewal, it feed the other 6 habits You’ve got to get your personal act together before you can be a good team player. That’s why the private victory comes before the public victory.

8. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #1 Be Proactive

9. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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.

11. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #2 Begin With the End In Mind

12. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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. Create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide your decision-making process. Action you can take-

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14. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #3 Put First Things First

15. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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.

16. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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.

18. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #4 Think Win-Win

19. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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.

20. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 4 – Think Win-Win This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution.

22. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 4 – Think Win-Win Learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them.

23. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #5 Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood

25. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 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.

26. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 4 – Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood This habit ensures you learn the most important communication skill there is: active listening.

28. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #6 Synergize

29. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 6 – Synergize Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone.

30. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 6 – Synergize Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others.

32. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 6 – Synergize Through this habit, learn that it doesn't have to be "your way" or "my way" but rather a better way,

33. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw

34. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 7 – Sharpen the Saw Teens should never get too busy living not to take time to renew themselves.

35. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 7 – Sharpen the Saw When a teen "sharpens the saw" he or she is keeping their personal self sharp so that she can better deal with life.

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37. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 7 – Sharpen the Saw Sharpening the saw means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life – body, brain, heart, and soul.

38. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens A Quick Review

39. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit # 1 – Be Proactive Habit # 2 – Begin With the end in Mind Habit # 3 – Put First things First Habit # 4 – Think Win-Win Habit # 5 – Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood Habit # 7 – Sharpen the Saw Habit # 6 – Synergize