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Put First Things First
Habit 3
Put First Things First, Have a Plan
Of all the habits, Habit 3 is the most difficult one to maintain. It is always easier to do simple or fun tasks first, so Having a Plan to complete lengthy or difficult assignments can be a challenge.
Understanding the Habit
Putting First Things First means:
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Spending time on things that are most important.
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Saying “No” to things I know I shouldn’t do.
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Setting priorities, making a schedule, and following a plan.
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Being disciplined and organized.
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Demonstrate time management skills
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Cultivate a strong work ethic, flexibility, and adaptability
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Develop intrapersonal skills of self-management
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Be accountable and responsible for actions and results
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Begin to cultivate analytical skills
(Click the image below to learn about the "Jar of Life")
Book List
The Little Red Hen by Jerry Pinkney (or other version)
- Alejandro’s Gift by Richard E. Albert
- Jamaica’s Find by Juanita Havill
- The Week Mom Unplugged the TV’s by Terry Wolfe Phelan Irving Black’s Strange Snack by Roz Rosenbluth
- Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
- The TV Kid by Betsy Byars
- Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World by Mildred Pitts Walter The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
- The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth
- A Place for Everything by Sean Covey
- Berenstain Bears: Trouble at School by Stan and Jan Berenstain
- Pigsty by Mark Teague
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathon London