Hayy

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Independent Study

Week 5

Chapter 4 – “Be Proactive”

This is an independent study, so all work should be done at alone. I have the homework for the week broken down by evening; however, you can do as much or as little as you would like to do each evening. You will get the most out of the study by doing the activities on the night in which are assigned, though.

Monday: _____

After completing these activities, you will be able to identify ways to become a change agent in your life, AND you will be able to identify proactive traits and know how to implement them into your life.

1) Read pgs. 59-60 – “Becoming a Change Agent” in the book.

2) Identify and write down one habit that you “inherited” from your parents that you would like to change or improve. My parents are always late for something.

3) Create a 1 week plan by identifying things you can do each day to change the habit. List each day of the week (Monday thru Sunday) and write one thing you can do each day to change or improve this habit.

Monday- Be early to class and school, not procastining.

Tuesday- Be early to class, setting alarms

Wednesday – Be early to class, setting reminders

Thursday-Be early to class

Friday – Be early to class

Saturday- Be early to soccer practice.

Sunday- Be early when I go play.

4) Read pgs. 61-63 – “Growing Your Proactive Muscles” in the book.

5) Select 3 super heroes you are familiar with and write their names down (if you don’t know any, then think about people you know), and then answer the following questions: Superman , Batmen, Cristiano Ronaldo.

a. What proactive tasks to these super heroes perform? They never give up and always find new opportunities.

b. What proactive language do these super heroes use? I can do this.

c. How do these super heroes’ proactive attitudes, actions and language benefit others. It shows people their attitude and inspires them. Hardworking,...