7 Habits-Characters/Principles in Action with “I” Statements

Habit Characters/Principles Characters/Principles in Action I Statements

▪ Pause and respond based on ▪ I’m a responsible person.
1 Responsibility
principles and desired results. ▪ I take initiative.
Be Proactive Choice
▪ Use proactive language. ▪ I choose my actions and attitudes.
Accountability
▪ Focus on your Circle of ▪ I don’t blame others when I make
Initiative
Influence. mistakes.
Resourcefulness
▪ Be a Transition Person.
▪ Define outcomes before you act. ▪ I make plans in advance.
2 ▪ Create and live by a personal ▪ I set goals for myself.
Begin with Vision
Commitment mission statement. ▪ I think about how my choices will
the End in impact the future.
Purpose
Mind ▪ I do meaningful work.
▪ Focus on your highest priorities. ▪ I make a schedule and dedicate time
3 Focus ▪ Eliminate the unimportant. to my big rocks each day.
Put First ▪ Plan every week.
Integrity ▪ I’m organized.
things First Discipline ▪ Stay true in the moment of ▪ I stay focused.
Prioritization choice. ▪ I try to minimize distractions and
regroup when I get off task.
▪ Build your Emotional Bank ▪ I look for solutions to problems.
4 Account with others. ▪ I consider the feelings and needs of
Think ▪ Have an abundance mentality. others.
Win-Win Mutual Benefit
▪ Balance courage and ▪ I am kind and cooperative when
Fairness
consideration. I work with others.
Abundance
▪ Consider other people’s wins as
well as your own.
▪ Create Win-Win Agreements.
▪ Practice Empathic Listening. ▪ I listen to other people’s feelings and
5 ▪ Respectfully seek to be ideas without interrupting.
Seek First to Respect understood. ▪ I use my eyes and ears when listening.
Understand, Mutual Understanding
▪ I try to understand other people.
then to be Empathy
Courage ▪ I am confident when I share my ideas.
Understood ▪ I don’t make assumptions about
others.
▪ Value differences. ▪ I get along well with others.
6 Creativity ▪ Seek 3​rd​ Alternatives. ▪ I value the strength of others and
Synergize Cooperation allow myself to learn from them.
Diversity ▪ I ask for other people’s ideas.
Humility ▪ I know we can accomplish more as a
team.
▪ Achieve the Daily Private Victory ▪ I take care of my body by exercising,
7 (take care of your heart, mind, resting, and eating healthy foods.
Sharpen the Renewal body, spirit). ▪ I learn new things.
Saw Continuous Improvement ▪ I spend time with family and friends.
Balance ▪ I balance my time between work and
play.
▪ I reflect on ways I grow.
▪ Develop and use your talents ▪ I can identify my strengths.
8 ▪ Make a contribution ▪ I pursue my passions.
Find Your Voice, Service
▪ I look for ways to help others
and Inspire Contribution
Others to Find ▪ I make the world better
Theirs
 Elementary 7 Habits Virtual SEL Example
Characters/Principle Document Links
Habit Video Links
s

1 Responsibility 1. Think Before You Act 1. Habit 1 Family Discussion

Be Proactive Choice 2. Choose Growth (mindset) Questions
Accountability
3. Transition Person 2. Pause and Respond Reflection
Initiative
Resourcefulness 4. Habit 1 Happy Kids Cartoon 3. I’m in Charge of Me

2 1. Plan Ahead 1. Habit 2 Family Discussion

Vision
Begin with the Commitment 2. Habit 2 Happy Kids Cartoon Questions
End in Mind Purpose

3 Focus 1. Big Rocks 1. Habit 3 Family Discussion

Put First things Integrity 2. Habit 3 Happy Kids Cartoon Questions
First Discipline
Prioritization 2. Daily Home Routine Planning Tool

Mutual Benefit 1. Think Win-Win 1. Habit 4 Family Discussion

4 Fairness
Think Win-Win 2. Habit 4 Happy Kids Cartoon Questions
Abundance

5 1. Don't Assume 1. Habit 5 Family Discussion

Respect
Seek First to Mutual Understanding 2. Habit 5 Happy Kids Cartoon Questions
Understand, Empathy
then to be Courage
Understood

Creativity 1. Synergy 1. Habit 6 Family Discussion

6 Cooperation
Synergize 2. Habit 6 Happy Kids Cartoon Questions
Diversity
Humility

7 1. Sharpen the Saw (Balance) 1. ​Habit 7 Family Discussion Questions

Sharpen the Saw Renewal 2. Getting a Handle on Stress 2. ​Balance 4 Dimensions Goals
Continuous Improvement
Balance 3. Habit 7 Happy Kids Cartoon

8 1. What is My Voice? 1. Habit 8 Family Discussion

Find Your Voice, Service Questions
and Inspire Contribution
Others to Find 2. Finding My Voice
Theirs
 12 Week Elementary Virtual Social and Emotional Learning Pacing

Weeks Video Links Document Links

Week 1 On the Offense with Loneliness

Habit 1 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 2 Getting a Handle on Stress Balance 4 Dimensions Goals

Week 3 Think Before You Act Pause and Respond Reflection

Week 4 Choose Growth (mindset) Habit 1 Family Discussion Questions

Week 5 Transition Person I’m in Charge of Me

Week 6 Plan Ahead Habit 2 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 2 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 7 Big Rocks Habit 3 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 3 Happy Kids Cartoon Daily Home Routine Planning Tool

Week 8 Think Win-Win Habit 4 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 4 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 9 Don't Assume Habit 5 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 5 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 10 Synergy Habit 6 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 6 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 11 Sharpen the Saw (Balance) Habit 7 Family Discussion Questions

Habit 7 Happy Kids Cartoon

Week 12 What is My Voice? Habit 8 Family Discussion Questions