THE SEVEN HABITS REVISITED

Revisiting  Steven Covey's 7 Habits for Highly Effective People and Families  
Tried and Tested Wisdom that lends itself to various aspects of our lives 
 
1. Be proactive  -  Develop the ability to look ahead and do little things unasked .  Focus on your circle of influence and lighten the load of people you encounter.       
2. Begin with the end in mind - Visualize.   Big picture upfront , then chip away at details that align with your perceived outcome.     
3. Put first things first - Prioritize tasks based on that big picture.  Edit the gaps.  Respect and optimize fleeting minutes.  
4. Think win-win  -  Develop a macro outlook through the lens of abundance. Generosity takes on many hues - giving of  time , compliments , knowledge , right guidance , besides just $$. 
5. Seek first to understand , then be understood - Leaders speak last.  Listen intently and without judgement , try the other shoes for size even if you cannot walk a mile in them. 
6. Synergize - Respect and harness individuality .  Everyone has their unique story and lesson to share.  Value-add.    
7. Sharpen the saw  -  This door swings outward. Keep the mind fit , aware and current.  Self care and self development before preaching to the stands. 

Thank you God - Spirit  - Universe , for the gift of today. 
For my family.   For the parents that raised me with love and sacrifice , putting themselves last to give me the best.   I am grateful that they have lived to savor their twilight years , touching 80 trips around the sun. 
Thank you for another opportunity to serve . 
May positivity win throughout the day  
Help me feel the impact of  your "grace" , that i may meet today's challenges confidently. 
Fire up my creative and culinary imagination with love.  I am blessed to have an appreciative family to cook for , the capacity to afford many choices in our daily menu.  Many others are not as fortunate.