2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Sharpen the Saw
Synergize
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Think Win-Win
Put First Things First
Begin with the End in Mind
Be Proactive

3. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw You have the need You have the urgency
It is the right time

4. Imagine you are walking in the forest …
What are you doing?
I’m sawing down a tree
How long have you been at it?
Four hours so far, but I’m really making progress
Your saw looks really dull, why don’t you take a break and sharpen it?
I can’t, you idiot. I’m too busy sawing.

5. FOUR key dimensions of life
Heart – The Emotional Dimension
Soul – The Spiritual Dimension
Brain – The Mental Dimension
Body – The Physical Dimension

6. Body
The Physical Dimension:
Exercise
Relax
Sleep well

7. Brain
Write
The Mental Dimension:
Read
Learn new skills

8. Heart
The Emotional Dimension:
Build relationship

9. Soul
The Spiritual Dimension:
Meditate

10. Balance is better
It’s hard to be friendly (heart) when you’re exhausted (body).
When you’re feeling motivated and in tune with yourself (soul), it’s easier to focus on your studies (mind) and to be more friendly (heart).

11. Sharpen the saw is like …
Time to relax
Time to reflect
Time to re-think
Unstring your bow
Love yourself

12. Caring for your BODY
Welcome to your NEW body

13. Caring for your BODY
Welcome to your NEW body

14. Ten ways TEENS can sharpen the body
Eat good food
Relax in the bathtub
Bike
Lift weights
Get enough sleep
Practice yoga
Play sports
Take walks
Stretch out
Do an aerobics workout

15. Your body is a TOOL
If you take good care of it, it will serve you well.
Four KEY ingredients to a healthy body:
Good sleeping habits
Physical relaxation
Good nutrition
Proper exercise

16. You are what you EAT Food affects Mood, Eat with care
More whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products
Less fast food, junk food, snacks that often loaded with fat, sugar, salt
Junk-food Pyramid

17. You are what you EAT

18. USDA Food Pyramid

19. Rules of thumb First rule: Listen to your body
Pay careful attention to how different foods make you feel and from that develop your own do’s and don’ts.
E.g. Too many french fries -> sore throat – Don’t
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables -> feel sharp – Do

20. Rules of thumb Second rule: Be moderate and avoid extremes
1 Corinthians 6:12-13 I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. Food is for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will put an end to them together.

21. Which word comes to you …
Which word comes to you when you are thinking of EXERCISE?
Hard
Tired
Pain
Fun
Enjoy
Exciting

22. Use it or Lose it
We all feel depressed, confused, or apathetic at times.
Exercise ourselves better: For our heart and lungs Giving a shot of energy Melting stress away Clearing your mind

23. NOT about how you look Real Life or Art? It’s all about how you feel
Are you feeling good physically when you are exercising?
Real Life or Art?

24. Reflection
Are you caring for your body? How do you put your caring in practice in terms of food and exercise?