Habit 3: Put First Things First

                   7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 3

Habit 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 and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first 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 that are Important and Urgent Quadrant 2: Things that are Important but not Urgent Quadrant 3: Things that are Not Important but are Urgent

1. Important & Urgent	2. Important but not Urgent
3. Not Important but are Urgent	4. Not Important and Not Urgent

 

Quadrant 2 is like the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. The results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1. Control of your life

2. Balance

3. High Performance

So, in which 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 that matter most. Keep your eye on the prize and reach for it