PRESENTER
TARIQUE HUSSAIN KANHAR
TOPIC HABIT 7
Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal
Four Dimensions of RenewalPhysicalSocialMentalSpiritual
The Physical Dimension
ExerciseWe don’t exercise because it isn’t urgent.
Do any activity which builds your body in three areas
1.Endurance (Heart exercise)2.Flexibility (Stretching)3.Strength (Muscles)
NutritionWhat should be eaten?
Stress ManagementSufficient restSufficient relaxation
The Spiritual DimensionProvides leadershipHighly related to Habit 2
Your core, your center, & your commitment to your principles
For Spiritual renewal you should follow
Scripture (Religious books)
•Great Literature•Great Music•Communication with nature
story of spiritual renewal by Arthur Gordon called “the Turn of the Tide.”
Four prescriptions from his doctor
Open one prescription at 9:00, 12:00, 3:00, and 6:00.
First Prescription at 9:00: Listen carefully.
Awareness of interdependence of things
Second Prescription at 12:00 “Try reaching back.”
Remembering memories of happy times
Remembering these times with exactness
He thus found a growing warmth inside.
Prescription at 3:00 - “Examine your motives.”
If one’s motives are wrong, nothing can be right.
Prescription at 6:00 - “Write your worries on the sand.”
Religious leader David O. McKay:“The greatest battles of life are fought out daily in the silent chambers of the soul.”
Reading“The person who doesn’t read is no better off than the person who can’t read.”
Read quality literatureSeek to understand
Writing...To Communicate on Deeper Level:
ThoughtsFeelingsIdeas
Things that “dull” the mental saw:
Watching TV:Narrows and closes the mind
Survey: TV takes 35 to 40 hours a week
Wisdom: Proper use can increase your knowledge
Planning:Begin with the “End in Mind.”
Mentally OrganizeSee the Entire Journey
Three dimensions Physical, Spiritual and mental are called daily private victory. • Spend an hour for them
Wars are won in general`s tent.
Focuses on Habits 4, 5, & 6
Principles of Interpersonal Leadership
Empathic Communication
Creative Cooperation
Why?Private VictoryPublic Victory
Private VictoryBe ProactiveBegin with the “End In Mind”
Put First Things First
Public VictoryThink Win/WinSeek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Synergize
Success...Master of emotion
Related to our security
Intrinsic Security comes from:
WithinPrinciples (Comes from own mind and
heart)
Interdependent living
Service
Sources of Intrinsic Security:
WorkAnonymous Service
According to Eldon Tanner:
“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.”
Scripting OthersWe are a function of the social mirror, scripted by others’:
OpinionsPerceptionsParadigms
We can choose to reflect back to others:
An undistorted vision of themselves.
An affirmation of their proactive nature.
We can help script people to become individuals who are:
Principle-centered.Value-based.Independent.Worthwhile.
•Balanced renewal must be in all four dimensions.
•To neglect one area negatively impacts the rest.
•Renewal in any dimension increases your ability to live at least one of the Seven habits.
•Even though the habits are sequential, improvement in one habit synergetic ally increases your ability to live the rest.
•Renewal empowers us to move on an upward spiral of growth & change, of continuous improvement.
•Conscious self-awareness
•Learn, commit, do, learn, ...
The End