7 Habits

In the book 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teen by Sean Covey, I have learned a lot about myself. While reading this book, I have learned that when life knocks you down you have the power to be proactive or reactive. I could choose to give up on whatever was holding me back, or I could get up and try again until I succeed. I really liked the quote made by Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, who said, "People are just about as happy as they make up their mind to be." I think this is a great statement because people can either choose to be pessimistic, or they can "choose to see the glass half full."

As I have progressed through this book, I have read about thinking with the end in mind. Without having a set goal, I would never succeed in anything. So I wrote a mission statement that would help to lead me in my most important tasks of the day. Some "rocks" in my everyday life are doing homework, getting my chores done, and finding time for my family. This book has helped me to see what my top priorities are, and how I should react to difficult situations when they happen to occur.