Effective vs Defective Teens

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📊 Part 1: The 7 Habits Comparison

Directions: Study Sean Covey's comparison below and answer the questions that follow.

Effective Teens vs. Defective Teens

Habit 1 - Be Proactive vs. Be Reactive
Take responsibility for your life vs. Blame others and circumstances

Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind vs. Begin with No End in Mind
Define your mission and goals vs. Don't think about tomorrow

Habit 3 - Put First Things First vs. Put First Things Last
Prioritize and do the most important things first vs. Do whatever is most urgent

Habit 4 - Think Win-Win vs. Think Win-Lose
Have an everyone-can-win attitude vs. Have an "I'm better than you" attitude

Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood vs. Seek First to Talk, Then Pretend to Listen
Listen sincerely to others vs. Wait for your turn to speak

Habit 6 - Synergize vs. Don't Cooperate
Work together to achieve more vs. Think you're always right

Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw vs. Wear Yourself Out
Renew yourself regularly vs. Burn out and neglect your well-being

1. Which habit do you think is most challenging for teens today? Why?

Be Proactive - Taking responsibility is hard

Begin with the End in Mind - Planning ahead is difficult

Put First Things First - Too many distractions

Think Win-Win - Competition makes this hard

2. Which defective habits do you see most often in your school? (Check all that apply)

Blaming others for problems

Living without clear goals

Procrastinating on important tasks

Always trying to "win" at others' expense

Not really listening to others

🪞 Part 2: Self-Reflection

3. Honestly assess yourself: For each habit pair, circle which path you're currently on more often.

Habit 1: Be Proactive _____ OR _____ Be Reactive

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind _____ OR _____ Begin with No End in Mind

Habit 3: Put First Things First _____ OR _____ Put First Things Last

Habit 4: Think Win-Win _____ OR _____ Think Win-Lose

4. Describe a recent situation where you acted "defectively" and explain how you could have handled it more effectively.

5. What is one effective habit you already practice well? Give a specific example.

🎯 Part 3: Goal Setting & Action Plan

6. Choose ONE habit you want to improve and write a specific, measurable goal for the next 30 days.

Habit I want to improve: _________________________________

7. What are three specific actions you will take this week to develop this habit?

Action 1: ________________________________________________

Action 2: ________________________________________________

Action 3: ________________________________________________

8. Who can help hold you accountable for developing this habit? How will they help?

9. Complete this statement: "If I develop more effective habits, my future will be different because..."

Effective vs Defective Teens

Effective vs Defective Teens

📊 Part 1: The 7 Habits Comparison

Effective Teens vs. Defective Teens

🪞 Part 2: Self-Reflection

🎯 Part 3: Goal Setting & Action Plan

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