Category: 7 Habits Class

The Life Class sessions on 26th and 27th September were enriching and memorable experiences. I had the opportunity to be a part of the 7 Habits and Love-Beta workshops, thoughtfully guided by Aman Sir and Arshi Ma’am. Their engaging style and practical insights helped us explore key habits such as Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand Then to Be Understood, and Synergize. Each habit carried meaningful lessons on communicating effectively, building stronger relationships, and developing the ability to think and act collaboratively.

The sessions were not only interactive but also reflective, encouraging us to apply these habits to our personal and academic lives. They highlighted the importance of maintaining balance, investing in meaningful connections, and approaching situations with positivity and openness.

On Day 2 , the second half of the day was dedicated to watching the inspiring movie Chak De! India. This was a joyful and energizing experience, filled with moments of learning about teamwork, perseverance, and the spirit of unity. Overall, these two days were filled with learning, inspiration, and joy, leaving us with valuable lessons that extend beyond the classroom.

I recently had a fantastic professional development experience covering The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The sessions were taken by Aman and Arshi, who started us off with great ice-breaking activities, helping all of us teachers connect and get to know each other.

On the first two days, we tackled the foundational habits. For Habit 1: Be Proactive, I remember being divided into groups to perform a nukkad natak. We were so happy to share what we understood from the prompt, and I really did experience how being proactive is helpful in life. Day two dealt with Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, and we faced the truth about death. Our facilitators handled this concerning topic with ease, making us realize that because we don’t think about it every day, our time here should be used for the right cause.

A few weeks later, we came back for Day 3 and 4. We learned about the art of listening and its different types. Through sharing and playing activities, we saw how selective listening happens every day and how we can learn to actively listen instead.

Then came Habit 3: Put First Things First. This was demonstrated perfectly with a video of stones in a bottle, showing that if you put your most important life goals in first, the other things will fall into place around them.

Habit 6: Synergize on Day 4 was introduced with a planning game. This game helped us learn how to strategize as a team, think in terms of Win-Win and listening to others during strategising. We became one, kept our egos aside, and worked for a greater cause, which helped us actually win the finals! It was a great activity and I enjoyed it a lot. This was followed by making new connections with other teachers so we can all share and learn from each other.

The last habit, Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, was about taking time to renew yourself to avoid burnout. It felt like a symbol for the two days we spent together, not just working, but playing and understanding. It all made so much more sense after we ended the session by watching Chak De! India. Reflecting on the movie after learning the habits was the perfect way to end our 4-day journey.

The past two days of life classes were incredibly enjoyable. I’ll always cherish the joy and excitement we experienced on Day 4 while we were out in the field. It was a great way to tap into our competitive spirit while having fun. For any team to succeed, trust, strategic planning, and motivation to bring new solutions are essential.

One of our facilitators mentioned that working in teams helps us learn about our strengths and discover more about ourselves, and I wholeheartedly agree. It’s through our interactions with others that we gain deeper insights into our patterns and behaviours; we simply can’t function in isolation.

Revisiting the movie “Chak De! India” after such a long time also gave me many insights. It highlighted how the stories we tell ourselves about patriotism, nationalism, winning, and losing shape our behavior. The film emphasizes the importance of having a shared purpose to pursue a common goal, which can be quite challenging. As SRK’s character wisely states,

“Maine kaha tha na, team banane ke liye taakat nahi … niyat chahiye.”
I told you, to make a team you don’t need strength … you need intention.

Thank you for an amazing two days!