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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective® Army Families™

Core competencies for The 7 Habits for Successful Families include:

Core Competencies	Participants Will Learn to:
Habit 1 Be Proactive®	Take initiative React less, take responsibility for their actions, and make better choices based on their values Choose to stay within their Circle of Control
Habit 2 Begin With the End in Mind®	Set family standards together Create a family motto that gives the family direction Establish a family mission statement
Habit 3 Put First Things First®	Identify their family priorities Honor the commitments they have made to their family members Use an idea-filled “family calendar” to plan and schedule fun, family-engaging activities
Habit 4 Think Win-Win®	Think in terms of mutual benefit Think interdependently and develop Win-Win Agreements
Habit 5 Listen First, Talk Second®	Seek first to listen with the intent to understand the thoughts and feelings of others Then, seek to effectively communicate their thoughts and feelings
Habit 6 Synergize®	Appreciate and celebrate the differences in family members Creatively cooperate with each other
Habit 7 Sharpen the Saw®	Build traditions that nurture the family physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually