7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens & the Orthodox Mindset for Life

Being a teenager today is really challenging. Having a clear plan is like having a roadmap that shows you how to travel from your current situation to your future aspirations. All you need are the right resources to help you achieve them. Your goals, your dreams, your plans; they’re all within reach. You just need the tools to help you get there.

This engaging and interactive course is designed to empower students with the tools and mindset to navigate life’s challenges, build meaningful relationships, and achieve personal success. Using Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens as a foundation, students will explore actionable strategies to develop self-confidence, improve decision-making, and set goals. Complementing this, the whimsical insights from Dr. Seuss’s Seuss-isms will offer a unique perspective on fundamental values such as kindness, perseverance, and individuality. These lessons will be anchored in the Orthodox Christian faith, incorporating its dogma, traditions, and teachings to align with the liturgical rhythm of our lives within the Church.

**7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens &, Orthodox Mindset for Life ** aims to empower teenagers by providing them with essential skills to excel academically, enhance their relationships, and navigate life effectively. This program offers a range of proven strategies that enable young individuals to tackle real-life challenges, boost their academic performance, and minimize conflicts, and to,
• Set and achieve meaningful goals.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships through communication and empathy.
• Cultivate self-awareness and accountability.
• Handle challenges and setbacks with resilience.
• Practice leadership and teamwork.
• Create balance by focusing on both personal and academic growth.

This interactive course empowers teens to develop essential life skills that promote personal growth, success, and resilience in an ever-changing world. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to apply these principles in their daily lives, fostering a growth-oriented mindset and building skills to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This course encourages creativity, reflection, and practical application, ensuring students leave with a clear sense of purpose and a toolkit for lifelong success.

Nota Bene: This course will also include two optional parent nights for Q&A sessions, with the timing yet to be decided.

Required Materials:
Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Workbook by Sean Covey
Seuss-isms!: A Guide to Life for Those Just Starting Out...and Those Already on Their Way by Dr. Seuss
Instructor PDFs: Orthodox Church Documents

Mat. Abigail Genig

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Matushka Abigail Genig earned a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Valparaiso University in Indiana and has been a teacher for over 20 years. She has taught students aged five through adult in four states at both private and public schools. She lives with her husband, a Russian Orthodox priest, and seven daughters in the metro Detroit area. While occupied as a mother and teacher, at her parish and at home, Matushka especially enjoys reading, music, anything with flowers, and learning new things.

Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.

High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.

Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)

Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm

Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:

Visit zoom.us/download.
Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
Open and run the installer on your computer.
In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.

Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.

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