Let’s go step by step.
The task asks you to think of the
opposite of each habit from “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey. You’re not just copying — you’re creating your own opposite statement for each one, based on what the habit means.
We’ll take each habit and flip it logically:
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Habit 1: Be Proactive
→ Meaning: Take responsibility for your life. Don’t blame others. Act instead of react.
→ Opposite: Wait for things to happen. Blame others. Let outside forces control you.
→ Your opposite statement: *Be reactive — let other people or events control your choices.*
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Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
→ Meaning: Know your goals and mission before you start. Picture where you want to end up.
→ Opposite: Start without a plan. Don’t think about the future. Just drift along.
→ Your opposite statement: *Start without knowing why — live day by day with no goal in mind.*
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Habit 3: Put First Things First
→ Meaning: Do the most important tasks first. Prioritize wisely.
→ Opposite: Do easy or fun things first. Ignore what matters. Waste time on distractions.
→ Your opposite statement: *Do whatever feels easiest right now — ignore what’s truly important.*
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Habit 4: Think Win-Win
→ Meaning: Look for solutions that help everyone. Believe there’s enough success for all.
→ Opposite: Only care about yourself. Want to win even if others lose. See life as a competition.
→ Your opposite statement: *Think only about winning for yourself — don’t care if others get hurt or left behind.*
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Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
→ Meaning: Listen carefully before speaking. Try to see things from another person’s point of view.
→ Opposite: Talk over people. Assume you know best. Don’t listen — just wait to say your piece.
→ Your opposite statement: *Speak first and loudest — never really listen to what others are saying.*
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Now we write these clearly under each heading as requested.
Final Answer:
Habit 1 Be Proactive
Be reactive — let other people or events control your choices.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Start without knowing why — live day by day with no goal in mind.
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Do whatever feels easiest right now — ignore what’s truly important.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Think only about winning for yourself — don’t care if others get hurt or left behind.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Speak first and loudest — never really listen to what others are saying.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 7 habits worksheet.
