Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

Elaine Maxwelll

Reflection:

      I agree with this statement because we should all take responsibility of our own actions. When we do something and it backfires on us we have no one to blame but ourselves because we decided to do it. He is not the force because the force could live and thrive inside of us if we let it.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

(by: Sean Convey but modified)

Habit 1: Be Productive

Being productive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame other for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choose to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be proactive and take the initiative.

Choose The Right!!!

Student Success Statement

“Keep your eyes on the prize”

ANON

Reflection:

I agree with this statement because the only way to succeed in life or reach your goals is to always keep in mind what you’re reaching for. It will be a great motivator when you feel like giving up. A good example would be getting a college education. What I have always wanted since I was four was to go and graduate from a university. I have always wanted to have a diploma that says I’m qualified for the job I am applying for. I have always wanted to be on my own and doing something for myself that will greatly benefit me in the long run.

Ten Tips for Students’ Success

St. Johns University

1.             Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen

‘Seventy of success in life is showing up’,

2.             Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours and how to contact them.

3.             Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.             Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.         Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 166 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.         Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshmen Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry office and the Student Life office.

7.             Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.             Work only as necessary. Try not the exceed 20 hour during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.             Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network, and enhance your self-confidence. Seek put opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.      Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

   Choose The Right!!!       

Student Success Statement

“You make your habits

and your habits make you.”

ANON

Reflection:

      I agree with this statement because the things you do are your own decisions. You should be responsible and not blame someone else for your habits. They do make you who you are. If you have bad habits you are not as much of a great person as someone who has really good habits. If you enjoy many bad vices then they eventually destroy your life and you may not notice it right away but it will drive those around you away.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By: Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and have a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than a respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

Choose The Right!!!

Self Discipline

Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline is :

• Self-Control
• Self-Mastery
• Determination
• Willpower
• Strength of Mind
• Obedience with exactness

Reflection:

Having self-discipline means being able to control oneself in difficult and challenging times. It means being brave enough to try and fail than never try at all. It also means being strong enough to pick yourself up when you are down and try over.