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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Leader in Me
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Habit 1 Be Proactive/you’re in charge of you
- I am responsible
- I do not blame others for my wrong actions
- I take initiative
- I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods
- I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking
- Character building connections/key words
- Responsibility, integrity, initiative, perseverance, courage
Habit 2 Begin with the end in mind/ have a plan
- I plan ahead and set goals
- I do things that have meaning and make a difference
- I am important and part of my classroom and school
- Character building connections/key words
- Effort, responsibility, goal setting, determination
Habit 3 Put first things first/work first then play
- I spend my time on things that are important
- I say “no” to the things that I know I should not do
- I set priorities, make a schedule and follow a plan
- I am organized and show self-control
- Character building connections/key words
- Organization, self-control, commitment, initiative
Habit 4 Think Win-win/everyone can win
- I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want
- I make deposits into other’s “emotional bank accounts”
- When disagreements happen, I look for a third solutonn
- Character building connections/key words
- Fairness, flexibility, problem solving, respect
Habit 5 Seek first to understand, then to be understood/listen to others
- I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings
- I try to see things from their point of view
- I listen without interrupting
- Character building connections/key words
- Compassion, friendship, caring, courtesy, respect, active listening
Habit 6 Synergize/together is better
- Everyone is good at something, and also needs to get better at something
- We can all learn something from one another
- Working in groups helps to create better ideas than what one person can do alone
- Character building connections/key words
- Individuality, creativity, cooperation, patience
Habit 7 Sharpen the saw/balance feels best
- I take care of myself by eating right, exercising and getting plenty of sleep
- I learn about many new things, not just things at school
- I take the time to help others
- Character building connections/key words
- Pride, sense of humor, curiosity, generosity