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Get In The Habit

By Diane Braun January 30, 2021

Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to  teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an  entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens  improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve  their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. In addition,  this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and  incredible stories about real teens from all over the world. Locally,  Youth First partners with the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana to present In It To Win It, a free leadership program for junior high students based on Covey’s 7  habits for teens. For over ten years, this program has brought local 7th and 8th grade students the tools to improve or start using the habits they  already have to become more organized, stronger in communication with  friends and family, and aware of the importance of setting goals.   Several upcoming virtual programs are currently registering students.  For more information, go to youthfirstinc.org/programs.