1. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Beginning March, 2015
9TH GRADE ADVISORY

2. What is this book? A book written by a recent teenager for teenagers.
This books gives you some tools to make, break or create good habits.
Brainstorm a list of habits you do in your life right now. (those willing to share with class)
List them on the board.

3. What are habits? Habits are things we do repeatedly.
We are hardly aware of most of our habits.
Some say – depending on what they are, your habits will either make or break you.
We first make our habits, and then our habits make us John Dryden

4. What are the 7 Habits? Habit 1 – Be Proactive
Take responsibility for your life.
Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind
Define your mission and goals in life.
Habit 3 – Put First Things First
Prioritize and do the most important things first.
Habit 4 – Think Win-Win
Have an “everyone can win” attitude.

5. What are the 7 Habits, Cont?
Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Listen to people sincerely.
Habit 6 – Synergize
Work together to achieve more.
Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw
Review yourself regularly.

6. Get in the Habit The 7 Habits can help you: Get control of your life
Improve your relationships with your friends
Increase your self-confidence
Be happy

7. How are we going to get through this book?
We are going to work through snap shots of the material.
You will only get out of it what you put into it.
It’s about what you are dealing with everyday and can help you be a more productive and ‘happy’ young adult.
Participate – ask questions, contribute and ultimately have fun!

8. If you have access to You Tube…….
Otherwise, proceed to next slide.

9. Things to consider…
We will examine these 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens over the next several weeks.
Consider what you do, how you live, and what you want your future to hold.
This is your life. Get the most out of it!