The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

“The challenge that teens faced 150 years ago was hard work. The challenge that teens face today is a lack of hard work”

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How many do you have to do on a daily basis?HomeworkAfterschool activityTeamsVideo gamesSpend time with Boyfriend/girlfriendWatch little brother/sisterAfterschool job

1. Habit 1- Be proactive- You are in charge of your life

2. Habit 2- Begin with the end in mind- make plans for the future- Mission and Goals

3. Habit 3- Put First Things First Learn to prioritize the events in

your life to make sure you reach your goals. You put the most important things first so they are sure to get done

Will Power- the strength to say yes to your most important things Mission and goals Activities that lead to completion of your

mission and goalsWon’t Power- the strength to say no

to less important things and to peer pressure Video games, phone calls, TV, sleeping

Your busy life is like a small suitcase.

There are only so many hours in a day

If you fold your clothes when you pack a suitcase, you can fit more in

If you plan your life’s activities, you can get more done

Important- activities that contribute to your mission and your goals School work, work, etc.

Urgent- pressing things, activities that demand immediate attention Ringing phone, eating, test next period

Addicted to urgency Puts off important things until the last

moment creates urgency Get a rush for doing something quickly

Urgent things always come up▪ Phone calls, sick kids, called into work

Problems with Procrastination Because things are done at the last minute,

they are never done to their best Creates unnecessary stress Burnout

“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to try to please everyone.”

Bill Cosby

Doing things that are urgent, but not important Hanging out with friends, phone calls, TV

shows Try to please others- Are afraid to say no

because it will hurt their feelings These urgent things seem important, but

they are notThe yes man ends up never making

anyone happy He is fickle and has no backbone

Problems with being a yes man Reputation for being a pleaser Lack of discipline Feeling like doormat for others to wipe

their feet on

The category of waste and excessThese activities are neither urgent

nor important TV, video games, mall trips, etc.

Professional Couch Potato Never had a job, may never get one

The results of living in Quadrant 4 Lack of responsibility Guilt Flakiness Nothing, absolutely nothing

The Quadrant of ExcellenceMade up of:

Important, but not urgent things Relaxation Building friendships Planning ahead Doing assignments- on time

Prioritizers are people who “have it together”

Prioritizers are people who “have it together” They can say “no” with a smile because

they have other things to do Are never surprised by teachers asking

for assignments Have plenty of quality fun, because they

have already done the hard stuff

Results of Q2 Control of your life Balance High performance

Do important things early (don’t procrastinate)

Don’t try to please everyoneDon’t be easily interruptedQuit slacking

Do important things then relax Don’t relax then do important things

Buy a planner (use a spiral notebook) Write assignments Appointments To-do lists Goals Planners don’t tie you down… the free

up more time

Plan Weekly Take 15 minutes to plan your week Identify the Big Rocks what are the most

important things I need to accomplish this week▪ Think of the roles you play in your life▪ Student- study for English test▪ Friend- birthday part

Block out time for your Big Rocks▪ These are the important things, so schedule them first▪ Put in the little rocks- these are everyday, less

important things