美国学校依据书中内容所绘制的The 7 Habits Tree（七个习惯树）海报，用一棵大树来形象的比喻孩子一生需要培养的好习惯。从树根开始，从下往上这七个习惯像一棵小树一样逐渐长成参天大树。

让我们一起来看看这七个习惯树的详细注解吧，希望对各位父母们有所帮助：

第一个习惯：Be proactive － you're in charge 积极主动，我的人生我负责

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.

我对自己负责，做事积极主动。我管理自己的行为、态度和情绪。我做了错事不怪别人，不用别人说我也会去做正确的事情，哪怕没有人在看。

第二个习惯：Begin with the end in mind - Have a plan 有目标，有计划

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.

做事前我会定计划和目标，我做有意义和带来积极影响的事。我是班级里的重要一员，为学校事务做贡献，我希望成为一个好公民。

第三个习惯：Put first things first - Work first, then play 做事分清主次，先工作，后娱乐

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时间，不该做的事，我勇于说不。我制定优先级，做日程表并按此执行我的计划。我有自制力，做事井井有条。

第四个习惯：Think win-win - Everyone can win 从互赢角度考虑问题，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.

我勇于争取自己想要的，但我同时也会考虑别人的需求。我在别人的情感银行帐号里放入我的存款。有矛盾的时候，我寻求能平衡彼此需求的解决方案。

第五个习惯：Seek first to understand, then to be understood 先去理解别人，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 the eyes when talking.

我仔细聆听别人的想法和情感，我努力从他人角度去理解问题。听别人说话的时候我不插嘴、不打扰。我很有信心说出我自己的主意，别人说话的时候，我直视他的眼睛。

第六个习惯：Synergize － Together is better 协同－合作会更好

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.

我珍重别人的优点，向他们学习。我和大家很好相处，即使他们和我很不一样。我能有效地进行团队合作，因为我知道合作比单打独斗能带来更好的解决方案，我保持谦虚的精神。

第七个习惯：Sharpen the saw－Balance feels best 磨刀不误砍柴工，寻求健康和平衡

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.

我注重饮食、锻炼和睡眠。我花时间和家人、朋友在一起。我在各种地方都能以各种方式学到很多东西－学习的地方可不止于学校。我用有意义的方式去帮助别人。

（来源：新阳光作文/作者：耿如依）

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