The document summarizes the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens which are: 1) Be Proactive, 2) Begin with the End in Mind, 3) Put First Things First, 4) Think Win-Win, 5) Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood, 6) Synergize, and 7) Sharpen the Saw. For each habit, there is a scenario describing a situation and two choices that represent applying the habit effectively or ineffectively. The document encourages adopting behaviors aligned with the effective choices to achieve goals and work well with others.

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

2. Habit 1: Be Proactive

5. Choice a is REACTIVE, acting in a negative way.

6. Choice b is PROACTIVE, acting in a positive way.

7. Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

10. Choice a says Mark understands his responsibilities and has a goal in mind.

11. Choice b says Mark isn’t thinking about the future.

12. Habit 3: Put First Things First

13. Kevin is always late for school. His teacher is upset with him. This is Kevin. He stays up late and has a hard time getting up.

15. Choice a is putting LAST things first.

16. Choice b is putting FIRST things first.

17. Habit 4: Think Win-Win

18. But his friend wants to go to the movies. This is Brad. He wants to go to the park with his friend.

20. Choice a is a win-lose. Brad wins. Friend loses.

21. Choice b is a lose-win. Brad loses.

23. Habit 5: Seek first to understand then be understood

24. They each feel strong about their opinions. This is Nancy. She is arguing with her sister about their opinions.

26. Choice a understand others and they’ll understand you too.

27. Choice b no one can tell where the other person is coming from.

28. Habit 6: Synergize

29. But everyone wants to do something different. This is Natalie. Her group is planning for a science project.

31. Choice a says you don’t want to compromise or try new things.

32. Choice b says you want to hear everyone’s ideas to create something new.

33. Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

34. This is Jenna. She’s tired from all her work and extra outside activities. She has a book report due on Monday and she just wants it done.

36. Choice a you’re dulling the saw.

37. Choice b your saw will be good as new.

38. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey Music~ Unwritten~ by Natasha Bedingfield Presentation by M. Reynolds