Habit 1: Be Proactive:
- Take Responsibility for your choices and behaviors.
- I am a responsible person. I take initiative, I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I don't blame others. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
- At home, help your child to “hit their pause button” or stop and think before they react.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind:
- Think about how you would like something to turn out before you get started.
- I plan ahead and set goals that make a difference and have meaning. I look for ways to be a good citizen and realize I can contribute to my classroom and school.
- At home, you can create a family mission statement.
Habit 3: Put First Things First:
- Decide what is most important and take care of that first.
- I set priorities, make a schedule, follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized. I say no to things I know I should not do.
- At home, help your child write down their responsibilities so they have a clear plan to follow.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win:
- Everyone can win, it isn't just me or you—it is both of us.
- When conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution, I consider other people and their wants. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts.
- At home, talk about ways common conflicts can be resolved where everyone wins.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood:
- It is better to listen first and talk second.
- I try to see things from others viewpoints and listen without interrupting. I listen with my ears, my eyes and my heart. I am confident in voicing my ideas.
- At home, help your child learn to listen without interrupting with their ears, their eyes and their heart.
Habit 6: Synergize:
- Two or more people work together to create a better solution that neither would have thought of alone.
- I get along with others and value other people's strengths. I work well in groups and seek out other people's ideas to solve problems. I am humble.
- At home, practice working together to solve problems or complete tasks, help point out each family members strengths.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw:
- Have a balance in your life by eating right, exercising, learning and getting enough sleep.
- I spend time with family and friends, I learn in lots of ways and in lots of places and I find meaningful ways to help people. I take care of my body.
- At home, make sure lots of activities are available from arts to exercise, also make time for family meals.
