7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it's a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Author Sean Convey attempts to provide a "compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily."
How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success? or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principal and ethics that will help them reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it's all well to tell kids how to live their lives, "teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say," Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent's example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean's a chip off the old block and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Profile Of A Successful Student 

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...owns or has easy access to a computer with Internet access and e-mail. 

You don't have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning- but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.
...has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don't have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share you personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment- sometimes even better than face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor- especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"It's not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It's not where you play the game but HOW you play the game that counts"

Mr. Haymore

Reflection: As long as what you're doing is your best, then you don't have anything to worry about. You will be good at something if you try, it doesn't matter what the course is or how it's different. If you live in an area where it's really ugly, YOU may be able to make YOUR house better by giving it your own touch. You won't need an excuse to make it as ugly as everyone else'. Make the best of it.

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Profile of a Successful Student

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A successful student...
... takes responsibility for his/her own learning
Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most- if not all- of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you're willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self discipline and self motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!
... is comfortable and confident with written communication
Reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it's critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolling in an online course. The PSU WRITING CENTER is available to assist you.
... is willing to be a member of an online community.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."

-Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: The only thing that'll never disappoint a person is " goodness". Not only is it a positive thing, but it'll always make you feel good about yourself. It'll always be available for a person even when they're at their worst. 

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10. Successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life. An elemental truth: you will either control time or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your own course or follow others. Failure to take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skills problem for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non-students! Procrastinators are good excuse-makers. Don't make academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And don't wait until tomorrow to do it.

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