What is a Habit?

Activity 1 – Define Habit 2 in a group 2 in a group Decide on a definition of HABIT- write it down Decide on a definition of HABIT- write it down

Dictionary Definition a. A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition. b. An established disposition of the mind or character.

Habits can make you or break you Good habits can help you be successful Good habits can help you be successful Bad habits can detract from your success Bad habits can detract from your success Some habits just do not matter Some habits just do not matter

Activity 2 – List Habits List 3 good habits List 3 good habits List 3 bad habits List 3 bad habits List 3 that don’t matter List 3 that don’t matter

Changing a Habit It’s not always easy to change a habit, but it’s always possible It’s not always easy to change a habit, but it’s always possible

What are the 7 Habits? 1. Be Proactive 2. Begin with the end in mind 3. Put first things first 4. Think win-win 5. Seek first to understand then to be understood 6. Synergize 7. Sharpen the Saw

THE Private VICTORY – Inside First Habit 1 BE PROACTIVE Habit 1 BE PROACTIVE I am the force. Take responsibility for your life - you are the driver not the passenger.

THE Private VICTORY – Inside First Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Habit 2 BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND Control your own destiny or Someone Else Will Define your mission and goals in life. Decide where you want to go and draw a map

THE Private VICTORY – Inside First Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Habit 3 PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST Will and Won’t Power Prioritize, and do the most important things first. Taking Habit 2 (goals) and making them important

THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN Habit 4 THINK WIN-WIN It’s an attitude toward life. It is the foundation for getting along well with other people Have an everyone-can-win attitude.

THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD Habit 5 SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD You Have Two Ears and one Mouth: Listen first, talk second Listen to people sincerely

THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 6 SYNERGIZE Habit 6 SYNERGIZE The “High” Way: new and better ways Work together to achieve more Celebrating differences Teamwork

THE Public VICTORY – Outside Second Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW Habit 7 SHARPEN THE SAW It’s “Me Time” Renew yourself regularly Take care of your body, mind, heart, and your soul

How can these habits help you? Get control of your life Get control of your life Improve your relationships Improve your relationships Make smarter decisions Make smarter decisions Get along with your parents Get along with your parents Overcome addiction Overcome addiction Define your values Define your values Get more done in less time Get more done in less time Increase your self- confidence Increase your self- confidence Be happy Be happy Find balance among school, work, friends and everything else Find balance among school, work, friends and everything else

Reflection Which Habit seems arouse your interest? Why?