The 7 Habits

The 7 Habits Adapted from Stephen R. Covey

Questions How do we move from “me” to “we” thinking? How can I build harmony with others? How can I influence others? How do I develop synergy with others? How can I have more success? Let’s find out!

The 7 Habits Be proactive Begin with the end in mind Put first things first Think “win-win” Seek first to understand…then be understood Synergize Sharpen the saw

How do we get where we want to go? Determine the destination Vision is greater than baggage what you can envision is more powerful than what has happened in the past Develop a flight plan Us your principles to help arrive at your destination Use a compass Develop gifts within yourself so that you can become an agent of change Your gifts become the compass or inner guidance system to help you stay on course and move toward your destination

1. Be Proactive Stimulus Freedom to choose Response “ Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and happiness.”

1. Be Proactive Act and react based on your principles rather than on your feelings of the moment. Avoid getting sucked into the emotion of a situation. Reacting is easy. One must develop their unique human gifts in order to do this. Step back and observe yourself and become aware of your own behavior. Learn from the insights you gain from that.

1. Be Proactive Use your conscience or your inner voice to see what you are doing that is hurtful to others Use your imagination in order to see something completely different from your past experiences – something better! Understand that YOU are in control. Take action. Use your will.

1. Be Proactive A sense of humor – is the gift that blends all the previous ideas together Humor draws upon imagination and puts things together in a new way.

1. Be Proactive Being proactive means understanding what you can actually do something about. Understand the circle of influence things you can do something about circle of concern things you cannot control

1. Be Proactive Focus on the circle of influence and it grows! Circle of Concern Circle of Influence

1. Be Proactive* How do you know which circle you are in? Listen to your language. If you are in the circle of influence your language will be proactive (“I can…”) www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8LM4C1l70U

2. Begin With the End in Mind Create a clear and compelling vision of what you want something to be Define your destination This is based on the principle of vision You can find the power and purpose to act on what matters most

2. Begin With the End in Mind You can begin anything with the end in mind, a project, an event… small or large You can do this for yourself, as a team, as a family… But where to start?

2. Begin With the End in Mind Create a mission statement – an expression of what you want your life to be about = blueprint Write it out Use it and stay on track What principles do you want to live by? What do you want your life to be about? What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want your life to look like when you are 70?

2. Begin With the End in Mind* Caveats for using the mission statement Don’t announce it Don’t rush it Don’t ignore it www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJlSRMzojOY

3. Put First Things First Habit 3 is the second creation, the physical creation. This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together. It happens day in and day out, moment-by-moment. It deals with many of the questions addressed in the field of time management. Habit 3 is about life management as well--your purpose, values, roles, and priorities.

3. Put First Things First* What are "first things?" Those things you find of most worth. If you put first things first, you are organizing and managing time and events according to the personal priorities you established in Habit 2. What are your priorities? Is that where you are spending your time and energy? We need to be connected to our deepest priorities. Don’t buy into the lies that get you off track. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx4_gc4nnlo

4. Think “Win-Win” Think Win-Win isn't about being nice, nor is it a quick-fix technique. It is a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration. Win-win sees life as a cooperative arena, not a competitive one. Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win means agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial and satisfying. We both get to eat the pie, and it tastes pretty darn good!

4. Think “Win-Win” A person or organization that approaches conflicts with a win-win attitude possesses three vital character traits: Integrity : sticking with your true feelings, values, and commitments Maturity : expressing your ideas and feelings with courage and consideration for the ideas and feelings of others Abundance Mentality : believing there is plenty for everyone

4. Think “Win-Win”* Many people think in terms of either/or: either you're nice or you're tough. Win-win requires that you be both. It is a balancing act between courage and consideration. To go for win-win, you not only have to be empathic, but you also have to be confident. You not only have to be considerate and sensitive, you also have to be brave. To do that--to achieve that balance between courage and consideration--is the essence of real maturity and is fundamental to win-win. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw5jXp7xMX0

5. Seek First To Understand… Communication is the most important skill in life. You spend years learning how to read and write, and years learning how to speak. But what about listening? What training have you had that enables you to listen so you really, deeply understand another human being? Probably none, right?

5. Seek First To Understand… If you're like most people, you probably seek first to be understood; you want to get your point across. In doing so, you may: ignore the other person completely pretend that you're listening selectively hear only certain parts of the conversation attentively focus on only the words being said, but miss the meaning entirely Why does this happen?

5. Seek First To Understand… Most people listen with the intent to reply, not to understand. You listen to yourself as you prepare in your mind what you are going to say, the questions you are going to ask, etc. You filter everything you hear through your life experiences, your frame of reference. You check what you hear against your autobiography and see how it measures up.

5. Seek First To Understand… Consequently, you decide prematurely what the other person means before he/she finishes communicating. Do any of the following sound familiar? "Oh, I know just how you feel. I felt the same way.“ "I had that same thing happen to me." "Let me tell you what I did in a similar situation."

5. Seek First To Understand… Because you so often listen autobiographically, you tend to respond in one of four ways: Evaluating: You judge and then either agree or disagree. Probing: You ask questions from your own frame of reference. Advising: You give counsel, advice, and solutions to problems. Interpreting: You analyze others' motives and behaviors based on your own experiences.

5. Seek First To Understand…* You might be saying, "Hey, now wait a minute. I'm just trying to relate to the person by drawing on my own experiences. Is that so bad?" In some situations, autobiographical responses may be appropriate, such as: when another person specifically asks for help from your point of view when there is already a very high level of trust in the relationship.

6. Synergize Synergy means "two heads are better than one." Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork and open-mindedness It doesn't just happen on its own. It's a process. people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table together, they produce far better results that they could individually

6. Synergize Synergy lets us discover jointly things we are much less likely to discover by ourselves. It is the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. When people begin to interact together genuinely, and they're open to each other's influence, they begin to gain new insight. The capability of inventing new approaches is increased exponentially because of differences.

6. Synergize* Valuing differences is what really drives synergy. Do you truly value the mental, emotional, and psychological differences among people? Or do you wish everyone would just agree with you so you could all get along? Many people mistake uniformity for unity; sameness for oneness. -boring! Differences should be seen as strengths, not weaknesses. They add zest to life.

7. Sharpen the Saw Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have--you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.

7. Sharpen the Saw Here are some examples of activities: Physical: Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting Social/Emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others Mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching Spiritual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, prayer, or service

7. Sharpen the Saw As you renew yourself in each of the four areas, you create growth and change in your life. Sharpen the Saw keeps you fresh so you can continue to practice the other six habits. You increase your capacity to produce and handle the challenges around you. Without this renewal, the body becomes weak, the mind mechanical, the emotions raw, the spirit insensitive, and the person selfish.

7. Sharpen the Saw You can renew yourself through relaxation. You can pamper yourself mentally and spiritually. You can experience vibrant energy. You can revitalize yourself and face a new day in peace and harmony. Or you can totally burn yourself out by overdoing everything. Or you can go through life oblivious to your well-being. Or you can procrastinate and miss out on the benefits of good health and exercise. Or you can wake up in the morning full of apathy because your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-gone.

7. Sharpen the Saw* Feeling good doesn't just happen. Living a life in balance means taking the necessary time to renew yourself. Remember that every day provides a new opportunity for renewal--a new opportunity to recharge yourself instead of hitting the wall. All it takes is the desire, knowledge, and skill.

References and other resources The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Families by Stephen R. Covey www.stephencovey.com/7habits/7habits.php

L. Susan Fischer , MCJ, CFC 414-213-6838 www.linkedin/in/lsusanfischer [email_address] [email_address] www.xoffendersuccess.blogspot.com Contact Me…

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