1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Brittany LaGrow
SPC2023

2. 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 be understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the saw

3.  Life is all about choices
◦ Take responsibility of your life
◦ Good preparation can lead to
success
 Proactive VS. Reactive
◦ Proactive: I can, I will, I prefer
◦ Reactive: I can’t, I have to, If only

4.  Focuses on priorities
 Organize and manage events
 Learn to say NO

5.  Focus on you
 Renew yourself
◦ Physical –beneficial eating, exercise, and resting
◦ Social/emotional –making social and meaningful
relationships with others
◦ Mental –reading and writing
◦ Spiritual –meditation and prayer

6.  2010- According to an online article, 11
Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep, posted on
HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING website, a study
showed that more deaths occurred in women
(ages 50-79) who got less than 5 hours or sleep
or more than 6.5 hours of sleep

7.  Top three most important habits
◦ Be proactive
◦ Put first things first
◦ Sharpen the saw
 Habits can be beneficial educationally
and in everyday life

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