TEEN TIPS: character Building

Teenage Tips: Your Personal Bank Account

I read Stephen Covey’s book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People many years ago. I have presented this material to groups of business professionals. His adult version of this chart, the Emotional Bank Account is a great tool in general overall connection and communication. I really appreciate similar work Covey’s son Sean has done to help the teen population.

DEPOSITS	WITHDRAWALS
Keep promises to yourself	Break personal promises
Do small acts of kindness	Keep to yourself
Be gentle with yourself	Beat yourself up
Be honest	Be dishonest
Renew yourself (self-care)	Wear yourself out
Tap into your talents	Neglect your talents

Many thanks to Sean Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

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