Revisiting The 7 Habits- Podcast #730

Cathy and Todd revisit Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” (1989) and discuss how each habit can help us improve our relationships with ourselves and our loved ones. They also explore why a paradigm shift is the key to reducing anxiety and enhancing our understanding of others. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Introduction: Aligning with Stephen Covey’s Principles

• (00:02:07) Everyday Parenting: Putting First Things First

• (00:06:00) Joining the Zen Circle: Community and Synergy

• (00:10:26) Family Mission Statements: Begin with the End in Mind

• (00:16:38) Empathy in Daily Interactions: Emotional Deposits in Relationship Bank Accounts

• (00:20:40) Reacting vs. Responding: The Power of Being Proactive

• (00:24:25) Control and Choice: Understanding Your Circle of Influence

• (00:27:14) Questioning Time: Prioritizing What Really Matters

• (00:30:06) Crafting a Family Vision: Aligning Goals and Values

• (00:40:06) Emotional Wisdom: The Principle of Think Win-Win

• (00:42:26) Interdependence in Family: A Nod to Think Win-Win

• (00:44:54) Emotional Intelligence in Parenting: The Undercurrent of Effective Habits

• (00:48:12) Understanding Perspectives: Synergize for Better Outcomes

• (00:52:00) Being Flawed and Beautiful: Sharpen the Saw for Self-Improvement

• (00:54:11) Continuous Self-Improvement: Another Look at Sharpen the Saw

• (00:58:37) Pre-Conference Activities: Synergize in Action

• (01:00:00) Wrap-Up: Connecting the Dots with Covey’s Principles

• (01:02:00) Final Thoughts: Implementing the 7 Habits in Parenting

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