Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw Its Me Time

Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw It’s “Me Time”

4 Dimensions Body The Physical Dimension exercise, eat healthy, sleep well, relax Brain The Mental Dimension read, educate, write, learn new skills Heart The Emotional Dimension build relationships, give service, laugh Soul The Spiritual Dimension meditate, keep a journal, pray, take in quality media

Balance is Better

Caring for Your Body Exercise Improve your diet Make the right decisions for your body Sleep well Relax

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT • Fats, Oils, and Sweets (use sparingly) • Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group (2 -3 Servings) • Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and nuts (2 -3 servings) • Vegetables (3 -5 servings) • Fruits (2 -4 servings) • Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta (6 -11 servings)

THE REFUSAL SKILLS Ask questions: “Why would I want to smoke? ” Name the trouble: “Smoking pot is illegal. ” State “Smoking will ruin my breath. ” the consequences: “I could get arrested if I’m caught. ” me. ” Suggest an alternative: “I’d rather play basketball. ” Take “Someone might take advantage of “Hey, why don’t we go see a movie. ” off: “Sorry, everyone. But I’m out of here. ”

How can I sharpen my mind? The Brain • Educate yourself (read, write, learn) • Learn a new skill

Caring for the Brain Nothing in life comes easy. You have to pay the price! Everyone has to pay the price.

Reading Helps Reading is foundational to everything else and doesn’t cost that much. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Caring for Your Heart Focus on building relationships Laugh Keep promises to yourself (set new goals) Do small acts of kindness

Laugh or You’ll Cry

Caring for Your Soul Taking time to renew and awaken your inner self.

• Get back to nature • Meditate • Write in a journal • Pray • Surf • Do anything that has a spiritual connection for you.

ASSIGNMENT Write 4 promises to yourself Each promise must focus on how you will sharpen the saw MIND BODY HEART SOUL

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