7 hABITS
Be Proactive
I am in charge of me.
I am in charge of me.
- I take initiative.
- I am a responsible person.
- I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
- I choose my actions, attitudes and moods.
Begin With the End in Mind
Have a plan.
Have a plan.
- I plan ahead and set goals.
- I look for ways to be a good citizen.
- I do things that have meaning and make a difference.
- I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision.
Put First Things First
Work first, then play.
Work first, then play.
- I spend my time on things that are most important.
- This means I say no to things I know I should not do.
- I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.
- I am disciplined and organized.
Think Win-Win
I win, you win, we win.
I win, you win, we win.
- I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.
- I make deposits into others' Emotion Bank Accounts.
- When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.
Seek First to Be Understood, Then to Be Understood
Listen before you talk.
Listen before you talk.
- I am confident in voicing my ideas.
- I look people in the eyes when talking.
- I listen to other people's ideas and feelings.
- I try to see things from their viewpoints.
- I listen to others without interrupting.
Synergize
Together is better.
Together is better.
- I value other people's strengths and learn from them.
- I get along well with others, even people who are different than me.
- I would well in groups.
- I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any of us can alone.
- I am humble.
- I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any of us can alone.
Sharpen the Saw
Balance feels best.
Balance feels best.
- I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
- I find meaningful ways to help others.
- I spend time with family and friends.
- I learn lots of ways and places, not just at school.
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