The video "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Karen Bradley is about the habits and paradigms of effective people. She defines effective people as people that get the same desired results over and over again; in other words, they are consistent. In order to be effective, one must practice the seven habits she mentions: being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, thinking win-win, seeking first to understand and then be understood, synergizing, and sharpening the saw. Bradley goes through each of these habits describing what the habit entails and what the common mindset is about that habit or a lack of habit. Many of these habits can help one manage their stress. For example, if one begins with the end in mind, according to Bradley, they can live life by design and not be default. This …show more content…
I think there are aspects in life that are "not important" but definitely need our attention and are not "distractions". Instead of using a time matrix, I would definitely use weekly planning. Typically, I do have my week planned out for the most part. In the beginning of the week, I write down all of the class assignments for my three online classes, then I prioritize them based on due dates, work schedule, and already scheduled plans. After that, I plan which day I am going to work on what. Although, this is often changed or flipped if my plans for the day change. Having this weekly plan in place enables me to feel more confident that I completed all of my assignments and have done everything that I had planned for the week. The activity in which Bradley had us close our eyes and picture a funeral was very thought provoking. Even though my answer to her question was 'yes', I think this idea is something that many people may want to consider in their lives. Overall, I think these seven habits would definitely help make people more effective with their