Habit 1: Be Proactive
Being Proactive means to be ready before something happens. The opposite is being reactive, or waiting for things to unfold before responding. Being proactive you have to take responsibility in your life. You dont blame anyone, circumstances etc for their behavior. Instead they work on the things they can do something about. To be also proactive you can take control of time, look at processes, understand and manage risks, focus on morale, and build in continuous movement. "Habit 1 is the key to unlocking all the other habits and thats why it comes first. It says, " I am captain of my life. I can choose my attitude. Im responsible for my own happiness or unhapiness. I am in the drivers seat of my destiny, not just a passenger."
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Begin with the End in Mind means have
the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot see with your eyes. If you dont make a conscious effort to visualize who you are and what you want in life then it could be in ruins. You have to develop a Personal Mission Statement meaning you have to focus or plan what you want to do and be. You create your own destiny and secure the future that you plan or envision for yourself. If you want to accomplish something then you ahve to plan it out and choose what's best for you."Control your own destiny or someone else will." "When you know where you intend to end up, you know where you are now."
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Put First Things First means being clear about your priorities and acting wll upon them. Some people never put important things first and once they want to act upon them it would be too late. If you are putting things first, you are organizing and managing time and events, always put the most valuable and most worth first because they are important. Important things that should come first is deadlines, resolving immediate problems,relationship building, personal development etc. Things that can wait should be phone calls, messages, social media etc. "Organize and execute around priorities."
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Win-Win isnt something competitive its more of being cooperative. Win-Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Meaning agreements or solutions are mutually beneficial interactions. For example, you've been waiting and practicing for a big important race. You are running as fast as you can but it so happens that someone is faster and you lose. You shouldnt think negative think positive; think of a Win-Win because even though you lost you should still feel like a winner for all the time that you prepared yourself for the race. To go for Win-Win, you not only have to be empathic, but you have to be confident and brave. "Think Win-Win or no deal"
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood means that people form opinions based on their own experience but you need to try to see things from their point of view before you share your own. Two people can see the same thing and form completely different viewpoints because they are understanding "autobiographical." Most people want to get their point across many things so they seek first to be understood they dont seek first to understand so basically you ignore the other person in a conversation or not you only catch a few things that they have said.This happens because most people listen witht he intent to reply, not to understand . Listening and communication are the most important skills in life. "Diagnose before you prescribe."
Habit 6: Synergize
Synergize is the habit of creative cooperation. It is teamwork, openmindness, and the adventure of finding solutions to old problems. But it doesnt just happen on its own. Its a process, and through that process, people bring all their personal experience and expertise to the table. This basically means that a whole group is better than one, it finishes the process faster because everyone is helping to accomplish the solution as quick as possible. When people begin to interact together genuinely, and they're open to each others influence, they begin to gain new insight. " Two heads are better than one" " The whole is greater than the sum of its parts"
Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw
Sharpen the Saw means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. For example, some activities could be eating, exercising,learning, reading, writing, sharing connnections, etc. As you do this you create growth in your life. Feeling good just doesnt happen. You have to keep your life in balance by just doing things you want to change in yourself but of course it is up to you. Remember that everyday provides a new opportunity for renewal.
Reflection:
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey approaches for solving personal and professional problems. Covey reveals step by step pathway for livng with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity. The habits give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. They will help you in your daily life, they are very useful and come in handy.
