As we get to the end of the school year, students are experiencing more stress to do well on tests, get good grades, maintain friendships over the summer, etc. Habit 7, Sharpen the Saw, focuses on finding a balance between body, brain, heart and soul. These look different for every child and adult, but it is crucial to not overwork one part and underwork another. Sharpen the Saw comes from a story where a man was sawing down a tree and not making a lot of progress. When a passerby asked him why he didn't stop sawing to sharpen his saw, he said that he was too busy sawing. He could have been much more productive had he stopped to sharpen the saw, then continue.
As the school year comes to the final quarter, make sure your family is taking time to "sharpen the saw". You'll find that everyone will be more productive and have better attitudes when there is balance.
Some examples of how to Sharpen the Saw:
- Read a book
- Watch a movie as a family
- Arts & crafts
- Go on a walk
- Make dinner together
- Go to bed early
- Perform acts of kindness around your community
- Go out of your way to make someone smile
---The list goes on and on!
How will you sharpen the saw? We would love to know!
