Revisiting The 7 Habits- Podcast #730
Zen Pop
Todd and Cathy Adams
4.9 • 637 Ratings
🗓️ 3 October 2023
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
Cathy and Todd revisit Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” (1989) and discuss how each habit can help us improve our relationships with ourselves and our loved ones. They also explore why a paradigm shift is the key to reducing anxiety and enhancing our understanding of others. For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.
Timestamps
- (00:00:00) Introduction: Aligning with Stephen Covey’s Principles
- (00:02:07) Everyday Parenting: Putting First Things First
- (00:06:00) Joining the Zen Circle: Community and Synergy
- (00:10:26) Family Mission Statements: Begin with the End in Mind
- (00:16:38) Empathy in Daily Interactions: Emotional Deposits in Relationship Bank Accounts
- (00:20:40) Reacting vs. Responding: The Power of Being Proactive
- (00:24:25) Control and Choice: Understanding Your Circle of Influence
- (00:27:14) Questioning Time: Prioritizing What Really Matters
- (00:30:06) Crafting a Family Vision: Aligning Goals and Values
- (00:40:06) Emotional Wisdom: The Principle of Think Win-Win
- (00:42:26) Interdependence in Family: A Nod to Think Win-Win
- (00:44:54) Emotional Intelligence in Parenting: The Undercurrent of Effective Habits
- (00:48:12) Understanding Perspectives: Synergize for Better Outcomes
- (00:52:00) Being Flawed and Beautiful: Sharpen the Saw for Self-Improvement
- (00:54:11) Continuous Self-Improvement: Another Look at Sharpen the Saw
- (00:58:37) Pre-Conference Activities: Synergize in Action
- (01:00:00) Wrap-Up: Connecting the Dots with Covey’s Principles
- (01:02:00) Final Thoughts: Implementing the 7 Habits in Parenting
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| 0:00.0 | here we go my name's todd this is catty welcome back to another episode of zen parenting |
| 0:08.9 | radio this is podcast number i wrote it down so i wouldn't forget 729 no 730 so 730 |
| 0:17.5 | and then next week is 731. |
| 0:23.1 | And that's Dr. Solomon? |
| 0:23.9 | Dr. Solomon. |
| 0:24.3 | Okay. |
| 0:26.2 | So we recorded that last week. |
| 0:27.6 | But today we're going to talk. |
| 0:30.0 | First, I need to say our motto. |
| 0:32.2 | Why listen to Zem Parenting Radio? |
| 0:33.6 | Because you'll feel outstanding. |
| 0:40.2 | And I always remember our motto, which is the best predictor of a child's well being is a parent's self-understanding. |
| 0:47.0 | I have to say something funny. So Todd is busy today because he's got to travel today and we've got all these things going on. |
| 0:53.9 | And I told him this morning that I had a dream about him last night that he was like running in front of me with earphones in. |
| 0:55.7 | And I was just chasing after I'm going, you don't have to do it all you don't have to do it all what do you think about that today's a good |
| 1:00.4 | example of me trying to do it all no well and it's in you know it's one of those things where I know |
| 1:06.1 | that everything you're doing it's about our family you know it's like you just had to go help Skyler you know you're helping your dad you're like it's not as if you're doing, it's about our family. You know, it's like you just had to go help Skyler. |
| 1:12.1 | You know, you're helping your dad. |
| 1:13.8 | Like, it's not as if you're choosing things that are unimportant. |
| 1:18.1 | It's just sometimes it's just funny. |
| 1:20.3 | It's just funny that in my dreams I'm chasing after you. |
| 1:22.9 | Well, here's the thing. |
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