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7 Habits and Life – Alpha

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The life class session that I recently attended on the 7 Habits opened my eyes to the power of personal effectiveness.The experience was truly enrgizing and left me feeling inspired and motivated. The facilitators were incredibly engaging and enthusiastic, making the material come alive through a variety of interactive activities, including role plays, games, and sports.

Key Takeaways:

  • Habit 4: Think Win-Win: Strive for mutually beneficial solutions in your relationships.
  • Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: Listen empathetically before expressing your own views.
  • Habit 6: Synergize: Work together to achieve more than you could individually.
  • Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw: Continuously invest in your personal and professional development. Working on all the dimensions – phsical, mental, spiritual and socio – emotional is necessary. 

Life Classes – Day 3 & 4

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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!

My experience with 7 Habits & Love- Alpha

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The two-day life class was an enlightening journey that extended far beyond the theoretical understanding of the “7 Habits.” These sessions illuminated a path through my uncertainties and challenges, transforming not just my approach to daily tasks but my overall outlook on life. The workshop, however, presented a comprehensive and practical framework that made the habits accessible and relevant to my daily life. It provided real-world applications and examples that brought the concepts to life, making them easier to integrate meaningfully. The sessions encouraged self-reflection, helping me identify areas for improvement and growth.

A special thanks to Pooja Ma’am and Muskan ma’am for facilitating such a fun journey!

7 Habits and Love – Alpha

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Attending the life class centered on the “7 habits and Love” was truly amazing. The sessions were interactive where every participant was encouraged to share their thoughts, fostering a comfortable and supportive environment. I would like to thank both the facilitators ‘Puja ma’am and Muskan ma’am’ as they made the experience memorable by sharing personal stories and detailed insights, which gave me fresh perspectives. Although this blog comes a bit late, I’m filled with gratitude for the new viewpoints and ideas I gained. Reflecting on these lessons reminds us that it’s never too late to grow and make positive changes in our lives.

7 habits and love

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The life class session was truly amazing, overflowing with emotions, love, and deep connections through conversation. We explored three of the seven habits: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, and putting first things first. These habits have profoundly shifted my thinking and transformed my approach to life. The facilitator’s raw and engaging teaching style made the class both enjoyable and impactful. Their guidance and personal insights have undoubtedly made a positive difference.

Key takeaways from the class included:

Respond, don’t react.

Life is precious; live it to the fullest and cherish each day as if it were your last. We often chase materialistic things, but in the end, it’s our family, friends, and memories that truly matter.

Always prioritize what’s important in life.

Crafting a mission statement helped me clarify what I want from life and how I can achieve success.

Emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and concentrating on areas where we can make a positive difference, rather than placing blame, was particularly impactful.

The workshop was packed with valuable lessons that improved my self-awareness and provided practical tips for bettering my life. The sense of community among the participants made it even more special. It was a heartwarming journey that renewed my sense of purpose and joy. Overall, it was an enlightening experience that led to genuine personal growth.

7 Habits Life and Love – Alpha

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The 7 habits life class has been a cathartic experience through and through. It allowed me to introspect and dig deeper into the core of my being. It gave me an opportunity to think beyond the hustle and bustle of the daily life and to look at the bigger picture. It also made me realise the vitality of my actions and its aftermath. The class helped me paint a clear picture of the areas of my influence and the things which are beyond my control.

I would also like to express my appreciation for both my facilitators- Puja Agarwal ma’am and Muskan Mittal ma’am for being so kind, compassionate and insightful throughout the sessions, and for keeping us intrigued by planning fun activities. Overall, it was a truly transformative experience.

7 Habits & Love – Beta

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To live a balanced and fulfilling life, prioritize self-care by integrating regular exercise, healthy eating, and mindfulness into your routine. Cultivate meaningful relationships by dedicating quality time to family and friends, and set clear, actionable goals for personal and professional growth. Embrace continuous learning to stay adaptable and engaged, and maintain a healthy work-life balance by establishing clear boundaries. Manage your finances wisely through budgeting and planning to ensure stability and achieve your long-term goals. Engage in purposeful activities that align with your values, contributing positively to others and enhancing your sense of purpose. I thoroughly enjoyed the “7 Habits & Love – Beta Life” class and appreciate the effort you put into facilitating it. The interactive exercises were particularly engaging and effectively reinforced these concepts. One suggestion would be to include more real-life examples and self-time activities to illustrate how these habits can be applied in everyday situations. Overall, the class was insightful and has positively impacted how I manage my time, relationships, and personal growth. Thank you for a valuable learning experience! Facilitators: utsav.oza & wilmot.choudhary. Thank You so much, Sir

7 Habits – Alpha

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In this two days life class session, we discussed the value of prioritizing tasks based on their impact rather than urgency. The session highlighted the significance of starting with a clear end in mind to be better equipped to align the actions accordingly. The key takeaways from the session –

1. Take Responsibility of your actions and Concentrate on areas where you can make an impact. Stop blaming others.

2. Focus on important tasks over urgent distractions. Organize tasks to align with the schedule. Learn to say no to non-priorities to stay focused.

3. Creating a Mission Statement works as a guide for decisions and priorities. By keeping the end in mind we can organize our tasks and complete it timely.

Personally, I found the discussion on prioritizing tasks particularly impactful. It challenged my existing strategies and provided actionable steps I am eager to implement. The session was a treasure of insights and it helped me learn many things about myself and my life and how I can work on it.

7 habits & Love class- Beta (Days 5 & 6)

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Days 5 & 6 offered us new perspectives as we explored the complex concepts of discipline and love. It’s funny how life gives you reality check sometimes, and one of the most important lessons we learned was that life is challenging. The irony is that the difficulty seems to lessen as soon as we completely understand and embrace this fact. Knowing life’s challenges reduces their complexity, much like deciphering a hidden code.

As we investigated the ideas of legitimate and illegitimate suffering, our inquiry into the understanding of pain took an intriguing turn. Even while I debated calling some illegitimate pain unjustified, I couldn’t argue against the need of accepting and recognizing it. Maybe I simply dislike the fact that some pain is so disregarded by society that its cause becomes logically insignificant to the person too leading them to repress it. 

Discipline turned into a focus, and a fellow member said something that stuck with me- love is a verb which is an action word, and love as an action, necessitates discipline. It was quite beautifully put according to me. Our investigation of the four discipline tools –  delaying gratification, acceptance of responsibility, dedication to truth, and balancing – opened up a world of introspection. My group was assigned the task of explaining acceptance of responsibility, which turned out to be not only entertaining but also extremely insightful.

According to Scott Peck, the discussions on love were equally fascinating, ranging from personal definitions to debunking misconceptions and exploring non-examples. Love, as we discovered, transcends conventional notions, and it was eye-opening to challenge our preconceived notions about it.

We concluded the day by watching the film “Fair Play.” Even though I didn’t particularly like it, it did a good job of portraying the harsh reality of the power relationships between men and women. It served as a sobering reminder of how intricately relationships are constructed. All in all, I had a great time during these sessions, and I want to express my gratitude to the school and our facilitators for providing such a rich educational environment. We are continuing to explore the complexities of life, and I am grateful for the insights and lessons gained. I am looking forward to the next and sadly our last 2 sessions with great anticipation.

Life class day 3 & 4 (7 Habits & Love: Beta)

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I grew up knowing about the 7 Habits as an FS Alumni, however, experiencing them as an adult under the guidance of Sufiyan Sir and Jyoti Ma’am was an entirely different story. These two days consisted of a combination of reflection, teamwork, and self-discovery.
We began with a recap before moving on to Habit 4: Think Win-Win. We played games and spoke about scenarios that helped me view these tendencies in a more mature light. Habit 5 was the next topic, which was seek first to understand and then to be understood. We had a listening circle for this and it dealt with verbal and nonverbal communication as well as the essence of listening. Parag Sir and the entire listening circle imparted a lot of wisdom to us on its importance in this noisy world. I realised that genuine listening is somewhat uncommon today.
Next was the outdoor adventure at KG Farm, with an emphasis on Habit 6 – “synergy.” However, we initially became overly fixated on winning the games. We learned the value of teamwork through the intense, entertaining, and even rowdy gameplay, especially tug of war. We tackled Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, which is about taking care of yourself so you last longer, just like an axe. The way we studied listening through role-playing and games struck me as the most significant aspect of these days. We developed these behaviors because of the atmosphere in the classroom.
Thanks to Jyoti Ma’am and Sufiyan Sir for making these two days not only jam-packed with knowledge but also incredibly entertaining. I would also like to thank Fountainhead School for sustaining this educational process not just for the students but also for the staff. Now that the 7 Habits journey has commenced, I’m eager to see what lies ahead.

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