[Topic 9] 7 Habits : Sharpen the Saw (Habit 7)

1) Habit 7 : Sharpen the Saw 

Join FranklinCovey thought leader Todd Davis, as he introduces Habit 7—Sharpen the Saw® and how to make time for yourself, so you have the energy to focus on all the other things in life. 

Surrounding all the six habits is Habit 7--Sharpen The Saw. The key principle of Habit 7 is the principle of Renewal, Investing, Rejuvenate in yourself so that you have more to give to others.

To renew in these 4 Dimensions in life  :

1) The Body (Physical)- exercise, nutrition, rest, stress management

2) The Heart (Social)- consistent deposits in Emotional Bank Accounts of key relationships

3) The Mind (Mental)- reading, writing, learning, study

4) The Spirit (Spiritual)- Service, values clarification, inspirational literature, meditation, nature

2) Habit 7 - Presented by Stephen Covey 

Habit 7 is the habit or renewal, is the concept of continous improvement and learning. Habit 7 if done right automatically develops the other six habits because it takes a high level of proactivity and responsibility to consistently Sharpen the Saw.

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Stephen Covey talks about the importance of the Four Dimensions in life - Physical, Spiritual, Mental and Social / Emotional.

In conclusion, Steven Covey share a few thoughts and challenges to encourage you to embark on a lifelong adventure by internalising them and actually living them and experiencing the magnificent fruits. In the process of developing all these habits is in the doing, in the living, in the continous day-by-day improvements. It is a constant effort to make these habits and these principles a part of your very life. 

3) Sharpen the Saw - A Video

Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have--you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Seek continuous improvement and renewal professionally and personally. 

4) The 7 Habits - Summarise All Habits

Jen and Todd share final thoughts on how to apply the principles from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®. They discuss the importance of choosing the way you respond to difficult times and how to “Carry Your Own Weather.”