Habit 7

SEEK CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND RENEWAL PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY.

Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have–you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Here are some examples of activities:

Physical: beneficial eating, exercising, and resting.

Social/Emotional: making social and meaningful connections with others.

Mental: learning, reading, writing, and teaching.

Spiritual: spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, or service.