First Things First by Catherine, Elaine, Kate, Jenni, and Adelaide

Peer Pressure 30% of teens have been offered drugs. 74% of teens have tried alcohol. Now listen to Jenni's story about peer pressure from parents~

Procrastination The rate of procrastination has more than quadrupled over the past 30 years.  26% of the population has admitted to repeatedly procrastinating. Now hear Catherine's story about procrastinating~

"Block Out Time for Your Big Rocks" Some teens have trouble finding time for their important things because they are so focused on the little everyday things like chores, busy work, phone calls,and interruptions.       The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens By: Sean Covey

Tips To Improve If you have trouble concentrating on work at home think about the things that distract you and try to minimize the time you do these distracting things until you stop. If you put things off until the last minute learn try our leeson and DON'T. If you like to plan things out, allow a certain amout of time to work on something. If you ever feel like you've been pressured on something you dislike, sit down and talk with a teacher, parent, or friend--Even if they're the ones pressuring you. Your voice is important, so be sure it's heard.

Things to Remember! You are the only person who will be there for yourself throughout your entire life. For a successful future, you need to make good decisions now. No one will ever actually have control over you, unless you let them. Sometimes it takes losing friends to do better in school and in general life. People come and go! So make decisions for yourself.  Your decisions now effect your entire future.

Example Time! Here are some scenarios. Hunter Jackson has to prioritize these things in order. Taking care of his foot fungus Buying new cowboy boots Doing his homework Shining his cowboy boots Studying for a test Did you get the order right? Doing his homework Studying for his test Taking care of his foot fungus Shining his cowboy boots Buying new cowboy boots

Make your own examples! To be sure that you understand this habit, we'd like each group to get out a sheet of paper and make an example. Your example must include a randomized order of at least 4 options to choose from, and then the prioritized order of most important to least important. We'll be sharing them with the class. The group with the most creative example wins!

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