《The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - 高效能人士的7個習慣》這本書的作者專門針對年幼孩子和中小學生，寫過另外兩本著名的書：《The 7 Habits of Happy Kids》和《The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens》

很多美國學校根據這兩本書的內容，給學生們畫了一個叫 7個習慣樹 / The 7 Habits Tree －的海報，作為孩子們品格教育的參照綱領。

這棵“7個習慣樹”也值得我們中國的家長[微博]們學習和借鑒，畢竟我們的教育體系在品格教育方面有所缺失。

這幅海報用一棵大樹來比喻孩子一生中要培養的好習慣。從樹根開始從下往上，這7個習慣像一棵樹一樣逐漸長成，分別是：

1. Be proactive

2. Begin with the end in mind

3. Put first things first

4. Think win-win

5. Seek first to understand, then to be understoo

6. Synergize

7. Sharpen the saw

下面，來看看對這7個習慣的注解：

第1個習慣：

Be proactive － you're in charge

積極主動，我的人生我負責

I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking。

我對自己負責，做事積極主動。我管理自己的行為、態度和情緒。我做了錯事不怪別人。不用別人說我也會去做正確的事情，哪怕沒有人在看。

第2個習慣：

Begin with the end in mind - Have a plan

有目標，有計劃

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision. I look ways to be a good citizen。

做事前我會定計劃和目標。我做有意義和帶來積極影響的事。我是班級里的重要一員，為學校事務做貢獻。我希望成為一個好公民。

第3個習慣：

Put first things first - Work first, then play

做事分主次，先工作，后娛樂

I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized。

我在重要的事情上花時間。不該做的事，我勇于說不。我制定優先級，做日程表，執行我的計劃。我對自己有紀律，做事井井有條。

第4個習慣

Think win-win - Everyone can win

從互贏角度考慮問題，利己利人

I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others' Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives。

我勇于爭取自己想要的，但是我同時也會考慮別人的需求。我在別人的情感銀行帳號里放下我的存款。有矛盾的時候，我尋求能平衡彼此需求的解決方案。

第5個習慣

Seek first to understand, then to be understood

先去理解別人，再求被人理解

I listen to other people's ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking。

我仔細聆聽別人的主意和情感。我努力從他人角度去理解問題。聽別人說話的時候我不插嘴、不打擾。我很有信心說出我自己的主意。別人說話的時候，我直視他的眼睛。

第6個習慣

Synergize － Together is better

協同－合作會更好

I value other people's strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people's ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble。

我珍重別人的優點，向他們學習。我和大家很好相處，即使他們和我很不一樣。我能有效地進行團隊合作，因為我知道合作比單打獨斗能帶來更好的解決方案。我保持謙虛的精神。

第7個習慣

Sharpen the saw－Balance feels best

磨刀不誤砍柴工，尋求健康和平衡

I take care of my body eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others。

我主意飲食、鍛煉和睡眠。我花時間和家人、朋友在一起。我在各種地方都能以各種方式學到很多東西－學習的地方可不止于學校。我用有意義的方式去幫助別人。