1. 7 Habits of Happy Kids!

2. The Habits: An Overview
Be Proactive
Begin with the End in Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win-Win
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Synergize
Sharpen the Saw

3. Be Proactive Be responsible Take initiative
Choose actions, attitudes, and moods wisely
Do not blame others for your wrongs
Do the right thing without being asked

4. Being with the End in Mind
Plan ahead
Set goals
Do things with meaning and purpose
Play an important part of your classroom
Have a mission and a vision of where you want to be
Be a good citizen

5. Put First Things First Spend time on things that matter
Say no to things you know you should not do
Set priorities
Make schedules
Follow a plan
Be disciplined and organized

6. Think Win-Win
Balance courage for getting what you want with consideration for what others want
Make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts
Look for alternatives when conflicts arise

7. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Listen to other people’s ideas and feelings
Try to see others’ viewpoints
Listen without interrupting
Be confident in voicing your ideas
Look at people in the eye when talking

8. Synergize Value people’s strengths and learn from them
Get along with others
Work well in groups
See others’ ideas and use them to solve problems
Know that by teaming together, you can have a better solution than alone
Be humble

9. Sharpen the Saw
Take care of your body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep
Spend time with family and friends
Learn in lots of ways
Learn in lots of places
Find meaningful ways to help
others