Analysis: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teenagers

Teenagers today are constantly told they are lazy, to try harder, and bring those grades up! Teens have probably heard this enough to last a lifetime. In the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey lists 7 habits that help out teens. Habit 2, begin with the end in mind, and habit 7, sharpen the saw, are very important. If teens begin with the end in mind, and plan ahead, it might get everyone off your back for those grades. Also, if teens take time to sharpen the saw, they can chill out and take time for themselves.
Today's teenagers struggle with having time to study, go to practice, and make it to the party Friday on time. This is why habit 2 is so useful. Sean Covey states, Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, means developing a clear picture of where you want to go with your life (79). About 70 percent of teens want to go to college. To achieve this goal, you need to begin with the end in mind, and study so you can get good grades. "Begin with the end in mind," the source explained. "Be clear on your objectives so that you can target your conversion most effectively."(Paperless Posts).
You need time out to rejuvenate the best thing you've got going for yourself-you!"(Covey 208). This excerpt from the book is from habit 7, sharpen the saw. Teens are so stressed out knowing they have so much to do. What if they just took a few minutes everyday to sit down, listen to the radio, and jot down what they need to do? Maybe even take a quick nap? Teenagers would be more happy and work more efficiently knowing what needed to be done and being fully charged. "Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have