Habit One: Be Proactive

• I am a responsible person.
• I take initiative.
• I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.
• I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

Habit Two: Begin with the End in Mind

• I plan ahead and set goals.
• I do things that have meaning and make a difference.
• I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision, and look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit Three: Put First Things First

• I spend my time on things that are most important.
• This means I say no to things I know I should not do.
• I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.
• I am disciplined and organized.

Habit Four: Think Win - Win

• I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.
• I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts.
• When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

Habit Five: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

• I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.
• I try to see things from their viewpoints.
• I listen to others without interrupting.
• I am confident in voicing my ideas.
• I look people in the eyes when talking.

Habit Six: Synergize

• I value other people’s strengths, and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me.
• I work well in groups.
• I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone.
• I am humble.

Habit Seven: Sharpen the Saw

• I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep.
• I spend time with my family and friends.
• I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school.
• I take time to make meaningful ways to help others.

Source: Covey, Stephen R. (2008) The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents around the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child At A Time. Free Press. Detroit MI.