Atomic Habits: Building a Habit System⚛️📸📖

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Atomic Habits: Clear as Mud🧑‍🦯

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear

This project was for my first PGP (personal growth plan) class. For the project we read the book Atomic Habits by James clear. Atomic Habits by James Clear is about how small habits make a big difference over time. Tiny actions, when done consistently, add up and can completely change your life. Normally self-help books like this don’t do it for me, but since James Clear starts his book by going over his personal experience with a life changing injury when he was in high-school, I felt more inclined to listen to what he had to say because he had brought himself back from his injury and proved that his “systems” worked. 

While reading the book, I noticed that James Clear really encouraged the idea of small changes. He didn’t want people to be making drastic and massive changes in their lives in order to see progress, but instead preached the idea of making small changes to your routine and slowly building small habits to create systems. I think that idea is much more palatable and makes you more inclined to try something that isn’t super intimidating. I liked that idea a lot because it actually made sense to me and I felt like it was easier to put into action in my own life. James clear has 4 main tricks to keep in mind when trying to build a habit system: Make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. By incorporating these things, I found it much easier to lock in and stay committed to my new habits. 

🏎️“How can improving by just 1% each day help me take responsibility for my learning, strengthen my habits, and create balance and purpose in my future career and life?”🏎️

Atomic Habits 1% video 

Our final product for the project was to create a short video of us incorporating our new habits and systems for a week. I chose to grow my time management skills and get into the habit of not leaving homework to the last minute. To create my video, every time I did homework, I would film what I did to limit distractions, make my workplace optimal, and how I kept focus for the whole time. Then I edited it into a short 2 minute video and explained how James Clears methods helped me build up a new habit system. 

 

Personal growth: VMV

In for my personal growth goal, I chose to work on the agency and self regulation aspect of my VMV. I started to realize that the reason I was constantly feeling stressed was because of the fact that my motivation to do work and to use my allocated time was very low. I decided that I needed to change my time management skills for the better.

Thank you for reading my post, and seeing my progress with time management throughout this project.

Loon Lake🏔️🎅🏻🎄

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What was I really there for? 

“To take risks, both physically and with my learning.”

Overview:

We went to loon lake which is around the maple ridge area, to grow as a team. Our teachers thought that before the trip we were rather cliquey and kept to our groups. We did many team building and problem solving activities to build trust and unity within our class. PLP does field studies to help us learn in a different environment and to grow together. I went into the field study with the hope of taking more risks with my learning. I hoped to be more comfortable in the classroom environment to speak up and contribute more in the discussions. I also wanted to grow closer with my classmates on the trip. 

VMV:

VMV Collaboration Statement: “I will work on asking for help when I need it and using the resources I have available to answer my questions. I am going to communicate to the people around me, whenever I am frustrated or needing a break.”

In loon lake I used my communication skills a lot. I was able to put it into action frequently in all the different aspects of the trip. I used communication in the classroom discussion areas the most. When we did discussions and lessons, I raised my hand, asked questions, answered questions, and shared stories and ideas. I went into the trip with an open mind and it allowed me to really focus on certain aspects of learning that I wanted to improve during the trip. When we did physical challenges it allowed me to practice communication skills in a slightly more chaotic setting. Some of our challenges required one of the group members to be blindfolded, so there was a lot of directing going on. Brooklyn and I were in a group with two grade eights, so we already had the role of “team leader” ish, but I think this made us or at least me, feel like we needed to set a good example and couldn’t go overboard with yelling and screaming or bad sportsmanship. I stayed calm and made sure not to stress anyone out and also stay positive especially when someone made a mistake. 

Meaningful moment(s):

I learned a lot this trip so it will be hard to break down. I had a couple breakthrough moments when I learned something either about myself or about us as a grade 10 team. I think that one of the most memorable moments was when Jono asked us about something that happened in our lives that changed us as people now. Almost everyone gave examples of something meaningful and personal, and it felt very safe and trusting in that moment. I realized that everyone has their own struggles and how that no one judged. This small discussion really made me think differently about our class and how everyone is so supportive. 

Learning Signals: Strengths and Struggles

Strengths

I think I did a really good job at branching out of my comfort zone and collaborating with new people and or making conversation with people I wouldn’t normally. I’d like to think that I  grew closer to everyone on this trip and made some new connections. I felt like I tried to be more of a leader in the group and contributed much more than normal. The physical challenges allowed me to kind of take the lead and share ideas. 

Struggles

I am being 100% honest when I say that I am really proud of myself and don’t think that I struggled too much on the loon lake field study.

The Big Takeaway: 

This trip got all of us closer together with the key ideas of trust, empathy, and unity. Trust is important in creating a safe and supportive community. Empathy builds trust and makes everyone feel welcome and heard when they share personal information. Before loon lake we were a bit cliquey and stuck to our own groups but during, we found out that we work so much better as a group and when we work together!

thanks for reading!

Teach a Teacher🍎📝

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Teach a Teacher!

Teachers spend most of thier time helping others learn, but what happens when the roles get reversed and they become the learners? In this post, you will read all about my latest project in maker; Teach a Teacher.

Driving Question 🏎️: How can I enhance the storytelling present in my learning portfolio?

Main idea: 

In this project, our task was to make a step by step tutorial on a feature on our blog that enhances it. When we were finished with our tutorial, we had a conference with Mr. Harris and teach him our feature. Everyone had to teach something different, so I decided to make a tutorial on the Abowman animal widget feature. I think it is something that enhances my blog by making it interactive with my audience. It is fun and simple to do, but it makes the experience better.

I really enjoy fiddling around with my blog to make small changes and just to overall find cool and interesting things to make my blog more engaging for my audience. I really like the widget feature because you can add many different types of widgets and each type can do something entirely different. 

Although this was a rather short project, it helped me use my video skills to make a simple, easy to follow, and engaging tutorial. I also used my presentation skills to teach and showcase how to use and add a animal widget to your blog. 

Thank you!

Careers Atomic Habits Learning Intentions📝⚛️

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My Careers Atomic Habits Learning Intentions:

Atomic Habits:  

In class we are reading a book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. The whole idea of the book is using habits to improve by 1% each day. James Clear starts the book by going over his experience in high school where he dealt with a near fatal injury. He talks about how his injury set him back months but how he managed to use healthy habits to slowly become the person he aspired to be. I quite enjoy his writing, and unlike some “self-help” authors, he has some first hand experience and seems to know exactly what he’s talking about. I like the quote from the first chapter of the book that says “ We all deal with setbacks but in the long run, the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits.” I really like the idea of habits and how much habits can change and improve your life.  I’m pretty excited to read this book.

What is a Habit?

A habit is a regular and sometimes subconscious routine or behaviour acquired through repetition. Habits are often so small you don’t realize you are acting on a habit. Habits can be different things, eating habits or preferences, addiction (which is a negative habit), or small things like locking the door at night are all examples of habits. 

My Learning Intentions:

I want to be able to grow not only as a learner with this project but also hopefully take away some of the information I learn and use it to improve as a person. I will start to incorporate habits into my own life and reflect on my habits and which ones are helping me grow vs. holding me back. 

VMV:

I will use my vision mission and values to keep myself on track and accountable for my learning. For this project, I’m going to focus on using my class time wisely and staying engaged and focused during lessons. I want to learn more about habits and take the time to explore any topics I don’t fully understand. I’ll use my Agency by asking for help when I need it, handing in my assignments on time, and using feedback to improve and extend my work. I’ll show GRIT by taking risks in my learning and pushing through any challenges that come up. I’ll also practice Self-Regulation by recognizing when I need a break and taking it responsibly.

Thank you for reading my post!

WWII Learning Intentions💣

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In class we are learning about the idea that history is written by the victors and how that changes the way WWII is remembered.  

What I already know about WWII:

I’m very interested in that time period so I’ve already taken it upon myself to learn about WWII. I’ve read a couple books like The Book Thief, I Survived: D-day (quite a while ago), Cilkas Journey, and a couple of other ones that I cant remember. Im also really into war movies, so ive watched Pearl Harbour, the Forgotten Battle, All the Light We Cannot See, and a couple WWI movies. I personally think that wars are the most interesting parts of human history so I’m excited for this project. I quite enjoyed our project on WWI, and learned a lot so I’m hoping this project will be just as good!

My Learning intention for this project:

I want to be able to further my learning about WWII and also be very active and engaged in class. I find it a lot easier to enjoy learning when its about something that I’m interested in, or that I already know a bit about. 

In my Vision Mission and Values, I mention agency, GRIT, and self-regulation. I will use my vision mission and values to keep me accountable of my learning and I will try to make the most of this project to grow as a learner and be one more step closer to fulfilling my mission. This project I will focus on using my class time appropriately and make sure that I am engaged and focused in class. I hope to learn more about the time period and fully explore the topics that I don’t understand. I will use my Agency to seek help whenever I don’t understand or need help, making sure my assignments are handed in on time, and accepting feedback and using the feedback to extend my work. I will use GRIT to take risks with my learning, and work past any speed bumps in my learning with renewed effort. I will Self Regulate and take breaks when I need them. I will use communication to give kind, specific, and constructive feedback to my peers.

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Comic Quest!

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Comic Quest WWI 

Hello and welcome to my blog. This is one of the last few posts of my grade 9 year. I Hope you enjoy. This is my favourite humanities project we’ve had before and definitely the proudest I’ve been of my work.

I really loved this project because I learnt a lot about WWI. Before this project I had never been interested in WWI, preferring to learn about WWII. But now that I’ve spent some time learning about it, I’ve started to take matters into my own hands, by watching movies/videos, and reading about WWI. 

In this project we were tasked with making a factual, interesting, and original story. Then we had to draw it and make the story into a comic book. I think that because I was much more interested in the subject and topic of the learning I enjoyed it a lot more than our previous project. I really stretched myself with my drawings and am really proud of my comic. I am not a very artistic person, so my drawings are somewhere I really stretched myself. I was super engaged and loved all the videos and media we learnt from during class. I think its safe to say, I loved this project! I also pushed myself and presented an entire presentation by myself because my two group members were away. 

The Story Board:

This was the first stage of the comic. I had already came up with a story idea and I was keen to stick to it. My story follows the life of a 19 year old boy, Tom Callaghan, a Toronto citizen in 1915 who enlists in the army, but gets rejected due to his poor eyesight. But he is given one last option: the decoding group. My story is kind of a mix of love, drama, and factual fiction. 

The Comic:

This was by far the hardest part of the project but it was super rewarding to get done and I am really proud of my final product! I’m not an artist but I made my minimal skill work out. I’m not sure how to get my comic into my blog but if I find out how I will show you.

The silent battle

Don’t worry, BEE happy🐝

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Hello and welcome to my blog! In this post I will take you through the first ever science themed PLP exhibition! This exhibition was very different to the ones I was used to. There was a schedule for visitors and we didn’t get any breaks. I liked it a bit better than the original type of exhibition because it didn’t leave any room for mishaps with the schedule and stuff like that. 

Pollination: The Theme

The theme for this exhibition is pollinators of B.C! My group was in charge of the bats! Bats in bc don’t actually pollinate, so that proved a slight challenge but we pushed through and did our best. We made lots of fun interactive elements and games. Our first task was to make a food web. Our food web surrounded bats, we had bats predators and food sources. It was put together with hand made drawings from all of my group members and really added the final touch. 

 

 This project was super important because it was the first ever science exhibition! It was all about pollinators in B.C. The exhibition was pretty fun and I think I did a really good job. I didn’t shy away from all the people coming to our booth and at the end of the night my voice was raw from talking! During the actual exhibition, I think I put in my best effort. I’m really proud of myself and think myself and my group did really well by educating the public about B.C bats!

I know this was a pretty short post, but thank you for reading!

 

(I WILL ADD SOME PHOTOS WHEN I HAVE ACCESS TO THEM)

My Learning Story: TPOL Edition

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Welcome to my second ever TPOL! This post will cover my learning journey throughout the entire year.  

⚠️ Every project title will have a link to the blog post of that project (if applicable)⚠️

TPOL Declaration:

“Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.”

Driving Question: Why do You Feel You are Ready to Advance to the Next Grade Level?🏎️

I feel ready to advance to the next grade level because I’ve grown a lot both academically and personally this year. I’ve worked hard to keep up with my schoolwork, improved my study habits, and learned how to manage my time better. I also feel more confident speaking up in class and asking for help when I need it, which has helped me understand things more deeply. This year has taught me not just facts and skills, but also how to be more responsible and independent. I know grade ten will be more challenging, but I’m ready to take those challenges on and keep growing. I’m excited to learn new things and keep pushing myself further.

My Vision, Mission, And Values:

Vision: 

On my graduation day I will find myself being a happy and healthy person, having reached my goals and being ready to move on into adult life. I want to have no regrets about my grades in school and my actions. I want to be able to leave school prepared to be an active citizen in society. I will able to further my education in the form of going to a college or university that fits my preference. 

Mission: 

To reach my vision I will have to work hard in my grade nine year to prepare myself for the years after. I want to have a good mindset about my learning and also have the thirst to further it. I will have to be able to successfully balance my school and home life by being responsible with my time and homework, so that I don’t get discouraged or too stressed. I want to stay active both physically and mentally, so that I am more engaged at school.  

Humanities: 

In the Name of the Nation: 🇨🇦

For this project we used our video making skills to create a short 5-7 minute video about why Nova Scotia should or should not join the confederation of Canada. This project was a little bit difficult to film at times because of costume mishaps, missing group members, not enough time, location troubles, etc… 

I didnt really challenge myself in this project because I wasn’t super interested in the topic and so I kind of shut myself down and didnt bother to be fully into it. I feel like I should have tried to make our video a little more captivating and made an effort to help with the editing. Although I was very proud of my note taking skills this project, I don’t think it was my best work.

Skills I showed/need to work on:

  • good note taking
  • Paying attention when we were watching videos/reading textbook excerpts
  • Doing something different and trying an accent (was pretty amusing)
  • Not pushing myself to go beyond and extend my learning
  • Not showing much enthusiasm on the subject
  • Not helping with the editing stage (although I did help in other aspects)

Comic Quest WWI: 💥

In this project we were tasked with making a factual, interesting, and original story. Then we had to draw it and make the story into a comic book. I really loved this project because it was all about WWI. Before, I had never known much about WWI and I was never very interested (I preferred to learn about WWII). But now I can confidently say that I have learnt a TON and am interested to go beyond and learn more myself. I think that because I was much more interested in the subject and topic of the learning I enjoyed it a lot more than our previous project. I really stretched myself with my drawings and am really proud of my comic. I am not a very artistic person, so my drawings are somewhere I really stretched myself. I was super engaged and loved all the videos and media we learnt from during class. I think its safe to say, I loved this project! I also pushed myself and presented an entire presentation by myself because my two group members were away. 

Skills I showed/need to work on:

  • interested in the topic
  • Note taking, and being engaged in class (asking questions etc…)
  • Pushing myself to do my work to the best of my abilities
  • Creating a creative and original story that no one had done before
  • Not being very time productive
  • Working to the very last minute

Maker: 

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: 📚

This project was not one of my favourites. Although I think that if I was a bit more open minded about it, I  could have come out of it with much more learned. I’m afraid to say that the book we had to read was not a book I was interested in. I did love the YouTube shorts that we made to display our learning though. For each of the three habits, we made a short 1-3 minute video displaying the three habits. The last video was on the final habit and we had the same criteria as the first two videos. I think that I was pretty creative with the videos and I definitely enjoyed filming them. Although I wasn’t a fan of the book, (7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey) I did learn from it. 

Skills I showed/need to work on:

  • creative ideas for displaying learning (with help from my group members of course)
  • Good time management (having everything done on time, not rushing my work etc…)
  • Good marks on the pop quizzes about the book
  • Setting time aside for out of school work
  • Meeting criteria on all of the videos we made
  • Not paying enough attention to the book
  • Not having an open mind about reading the book and putting it off to the last moment
  • Struggling with being productive during class times (most work was done outside of school)

Mini Doc: 🎥

For this project we had to find a moving story and make a mini documentary on it. I think that this project was very haphazardly done and not very put together for me because there was a lot of stress about the spring exhibition and I had just moved onto my boat and there wasn’t much free time to film a documentary. I definitely did not do this project to my best of abilities. I really should have pushed myself more and did a better job, but there was a lot going on so I had barley any spare time to really put my best effort into a mini documentary. 

https://youtu.be/EGvQz0ar-uI?si=tjXJrO_i_8-sj6tD

Skills I showed/need to work on:

  • creative filming style
  • Good use of editing skills
  • Not putting my best effort
  • Procrastinating
  • Bad time management
  • Not fully immersed in class

Science: 

Don’t Worry, BEE Happy: 🐝

This project was super important because it was the first ever science exhibition! It was all about pollinators in B.C. The exhibition was pretty fun and I think I did a really good job. I didn’t shy away from all the people coming to our booth and at the end of the night my voice was raw from talking! During the actual exhibition, I think I put in my best effort. I’m really proud of myself and think myself and my group did really well by educating the public about B.C bats! During class I needed to be a bit more engaged and needed to use the class time more productively but other than that, I think I showed a lot of interest and did well. 

Skills I showed/need to work on:

  • preforming well during exhibition (loud speaking voice, knew exactly what I was talking about, didn’t shy away from questions or comments, good mindset, good attitude)
  •  Not using time in class productively

How Have I Showed Growth as a Learner this Year?

I have showed growth as a learner by being engaged in class, submitting work on time and being an active learner. I tried really hard to have an open mindset about every project we did this year, and for the most part, it worked. I think I am a respectful student and I enjoy learning and pushing myself. There were definitely moments this year when I was struggling for time or had a lot on my plate, but I still managed to hand in my assignments on time and to (mostly) my best ability. Nearing the end of school, instead of shutting down and not being as active, I found myself being more interested in the learning, being more engaged, and learning more. I’m really proud of myself for not folding under the pressure of homework, and knowing when to prioritize my time.

In the Name of the Nation🇨🇦

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Hello and welcome back to my blog! For this post, you will learn all about the confederation of Canada. In humanities, we did a short project all about why the different Canadian provinces should/should not join the confederation. This was a pretty short project So this post might be a little shorter than usual.

Nationalism VS. Patriotism:

The launch activity was to take notes on nationalism and patriotism. Then we had to distinguish between the two. We watched some very interesting videos on the matter and also some of the most famous Canadian videos. Like for example, the Molson “I am Canadian” add. It really shows how you can both be proud of your country but also respectful. Thats the difference between nationalism and patriotism; nationalism is when you think that your country is the best and any country that has different values, laws, or beliefs is wrong. But patriotism is when you think your country is the best and you love your country but don’t go around saying that other countries are wrong if they don’t agree with yours. I made some very interesting notes on the consequences of nationalism. Take a look!

Here is the link to my NOTES: 

The Confederation of Canada: Nova Scotia

My group consisted of Carmyn and Ian. We did a draw in class and our group got Nova Scotia! Over the next few days, we took vigorous notes on what Nova Scotia was like BEFORE the confederation. We learnt about their population, government, industries, etc… Once we finished our notes we brainstormed ideas for our final product: The Confederation Video! In our video we had to talk about why Nova Scotia should or should or should not join the confederation. After a lot of debating we decided our video should be like a professional debate. In the video two men, Charles Tupper (Carmyn) and Joseph Howe (Me) would be debating back and forth weather the province of Nova Scotia would join the confederation. The moderator (Ian) would be making points and the final decision. 

Here are our notes on Nova Scotia:

Driving Question: 🏎️

“How has Nationalism’s influence shaped the global structure? Moreover, how has Nationalism impacted the establishment of Canada as a nation?”

Nationalism has shaped the global structure by encouraging people with shared culture, language, or history to form their own nations, instead of complaining that other countries weren’t right. This led to the fall of empires and the rise of many independent countries, changing the world map. While it united some groups, it also caused conflicts when different groups competed for land or power. In Canada’s case, nationalism helped bring the colonies together. People began to feel proud of their shared identity, different from Britain and the U.S., which led to Confederation in 1867. French-Canadian nationalism also played a role by pushing for the protection of language and culture. So, nationalism helped Canada become a united and independent nation in its own unique way.

Filming: 

Since our video was set like a debate, we needed a plain background and a judges stand/podium. Once we roamed the school for a bit, we found the perfect filming location… the library! Unfortunately for us, the library was also being used by multiple other groups. This proved some problems and got quite frustrating at times, because we needed to film but we couldn’t because other groups were either using the space or props we needed. But in the end we got there! Take a look at our final product: 

 

Thanks for reading (and watching)! I hope you enjoyed learning all about this project. 

7 habits part 3 (last but not least!)

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Hello and welcome to my final mini post about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. I’ve already talked about the first 6 habits and why they are important, so now I’ll explain a bit about the final habit: Sharpen the Saw.

This habit is all about self-renewal—taking time to regularly recharge your energy, so you can stay balanced, effective, and resilient in all areas of life.

What Does It Mean to “Sharpen the Saw”?

Covey uses the image of a person cutting down a tree with a dull saw. They’re exhausted, frustrated, and making very little progress. Someone suggests they stop to sharpen the blade, but they respond, “I don’t have time—I’m too busy sawing.” It’s a powerful metaphor for life. We’re often so focused on pushing forward—studying, working, staying busy—that we forget to take care of the one thing doing all the work: ourselves. Habit 7 encourages you to regularly pause and invest in four key areas of personal health:

1. Body – Physical Renewal

This includes sleep, exercise, nutrition, and rest. When your body is healthy, your energy improves, your focus sharpens, and your mood stabilizes. Taking care of your body isn’t about looking a certain way—it’s about feeling your best so you can perform your best.

Ways to renew physically:

  • Prioritize regular sleep
  • Move your body each day—even a short walk counts
  • Eat foods that fuel you, not just fill you

2. Mind – Mental Growth

Your brain, like a muscle, needs to be challenged and engaged. That means more than just going through the motions at school. Mental renewal comes from learning new things, reading, solving problems, and engaging in meaningful discussions.

Ways to renew mentally:

  • Read for pleasure or curiosity, not just assignments
  • Challenge yourself with creative thinking or problem-solving
  • Learn a new skill or hobby

3. Heart – Emotional Connection

This area focuses on your relationships and emotional well-being. When your heart is strong, you’re better able to handle challenges, support others, and create healthy, positive connections.

Ways to renew emotionally:

  • Spend quality time with people who support you
  • Practice gratitude or journaling
  • Talk openly when you’re struggling

 

4. Soul – Spiritual Renewal

This doesn’t have to be religious. Soul renewal means connecting with something deeper—your values, purpose, and peace of mind. It’s what grounds you when life feels overwhelming.

Ways to renew spiritually:

  • Take quiet time for reflection or meditation
  • Spend time in nature
  • Do something that gives you a sense of meaning

Why Habit 7 Matters

It’s easy to see self-care as optional or even selfish, especially when life feels busy. But sharpening the saw isn’t about doing less—it’s about making sure you have the strength and clarity to do what matters most, well. When you regularly renew yourself, you avoid burnout, stay focused on your goals, and show up better for others. You become more resilient—not just productive, but fulfilled.

The Video:

This is the fun part! For the last video we were paired up randomly. My group was Sven, Samuel, and Maggie! Our idea was relatively simple, although it was super fun to film and we tried to make it easier to follow by adding some humor. On our filming day we went to Maggie’s house and did about 2 1/2 hours of filming. Our story goes like this: Svenette and Samina are very stressed, so they decide to read a book. (Guess which book that might be…) the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens! As they read through the book they find habit 7. They decide that working on themselves is a really good idea. So they go to the gym for their physical health. Their dads are super supportive of this because they also value physical health. But when it’s time for a social/emotional renewal, their dads thing that they are lazy and should be working out instead. At the end, the dads réalise that it’s all about balance.

(I couldn’t post the video to youtube for some reason, if I figure it out I’ll come back and post it here)

Final Thought

Habit 7 reminds us that success isn’t just about achieving more—it’s about sustaining it over time. Growth without balance eventually leads to burnout. But when you commit to taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, you build a strong foundation that supports everything else in your life.

Thanks for reading my post. I hope you enjoyed the little mini post series, and learned as much as I did from Sean Covey.