7 habits of highly successful teens  habit 3

Habits 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 the things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. It’s 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 four quadrants of time management.

Quadrant 1: Things those are important and urgent

Quadrant 2: Things those are important but no urgent

Quadrant 3: Things that are not important but are urgent

Quadrant 4: Things those are not important and not urgent

1.important and urgent

2.important but not urgent

3.not important but are urgent

4.not important and not urgent

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but nor 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 more 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