7 habits of highly
successful teens
Habit 3
Habit 3: put first
things first
Habit three is about
will and will not power. This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time
so that they focus on and complete the most important things their lives. Putting
first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during
difficult times. Its living life according to what matters most. Putting first
things first deals with things that are:
Important or not
important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the for quadrants of time management.
Quadrant 1: things
that are important and urgent
Quadrant 2: things
that are important but not urgent
Quadrant 3: things
that are not important but are urgent
Quadrant 4: things
that are not important and not urgent
1.
Important &
urgent
|
2.
Important but
not urgent
|
3.
Not important
but are urgent
|
4.
Not important
and not urgent
|
Quadrant 2 is this
ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s
where priorities come into play. The result for living Quadrant 2 are.
1.
Control of your life
2.
Balance
3.
High performance
So, in what quadrant are you spending most
of your time? The key Is to shift as much time as possible into quadrant 2 and
this is accomplished by planning. Spend time planning and incorporating the
most important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the
prize and reach for it.
Choose the right!!!
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