Tips for a good beginning and a better end

Seven Habits

of Highly Effective Students

1. I am in charge of myself.

I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

2. Have a plan and do things that make a difference.

I plan ahead and set goals. 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, and look for ways to be a good citizen.

3. Put first things first.

 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.

4. I win, you win, we win.

I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

6. Together is better.

I value other people’s strengths, and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different from me. I work 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 one of us alone. I am humble.

7. Take care of yourself.

I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with my family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I take time to make meaningful ways to help others.

Covey, Stephen R. (2008) The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents around

the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child At A Time. Free Press, Detriot MI