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Dear Family; October, 2019At Londonderry, I am learning about the 7 Habits of Happy Kids based on Steven Covey’s work. By focusing on these habits, I will be working 1) to understand that I am in charge of my own decisions, 2) to learn how to work well with others and 3) to find balance in my life.39306522225A Habit:?Is a thought, expression or behavior that we do repeatedly, often without realizing it?May be positive or negative, good or bad, helpful or harmful020000A Habit:?Is a thought, expression or behavior that we do repeatedly, often without realizing it?May be positive or negative, good or bad, helpful or harmfulHABIT 2: Begin with the End in Mind: Have a Plan!This month, we are discussing how to “Begin with the End in Mind.” This habit guides us in making goals that will be meaningful and helpful. Another way to look at it is to think about how you would like something to turn out before getting started. 389554347661300“I decide where I’m going.” Characteristics of someone who practices Begin with the End in Mind:1268095541655What do you want to be when you grow up?What motivates you? What are your interests and talents?Who or what may influence your decision? (Family, peers, media, etc.)What challenges are you facing right now? What would you like to accomplish?What might get in the way of reaching your goal? (Barriers)What principles/values are important to you?00What do you want to be when you grow up?What motivates you? What are your interests and talents?Who or what may influence your decision? (Family, peers, media, etc.)What challenges are you facing right now? What would you like to accomplish?What might get in the way of reaching your goal? (Barriers)What principles/values are important to you?4158615435610Set goalsDo things that are meaningful and make a differencePlan aheadBe a good citizenContribute to my school’s mission and vision00Set goalsDo things that are meaningful and make a differencePlan aheadBe a good citizenContribute to my school’s mission and visionSome questions that help me decide on meaningful goals include:-654052942227Family Activities:Identify a goal for each family member and discuss how it would be meaningful and helpful to reach it.Set out a new board or card game. As a family, try to figure out how to play, possible rules, and how a winner is determined. How difficult would it be to play the game without this discussion (Without the “End in Mind”? Talk about principles and values that are important in your family. (Honesty, Responsibility, Service, Gratitude, Moderation, Self-discipline, etc.)00Family Activities:Identify a goal for each family member and discuss how it would be meaningful and helpful to reach it.Set out a new board or card game. As a family, try to figure out how to play, possible rules, and how a winner is determined. How difficult would it be to play the game without this discussion (Without the “End in Mind”? Talk about principles and values that are important in your family. (Honesty, Responsibility, Service, Gratitude, Moderation, Self-discipline, etc.) ................
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