Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Slides

Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Slides

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Decision Making Process

Decision Making Skills- are steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.

Steps of Decision Making Process

• State the Situation- What decision do you need to make?

• List the Options- What are ALL the options?P

• Weight the possible outcomes using HELP, H- is your decision Healthful to you and others? E- is your decision Ethical, or follow your beliefs and values? L- is your decision Legal? P- Parent approval, what would the people who raised you think?

Steps of Decision Making Process Cont.

• Consider your values- the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live.

• Make a decision and act on it- What do you choose?

• Evaluate your Decision- was it a good choice?

Open Ended

Think about 1 decision you have made already today, walk yourself through the 6 step process and what did you decide?

Example: Coach had to decide if he was hungry enough for breakfast.

1. Am I hungry enough to eat?

2. List the options, eat or not to eat?

3.H- it would probably be healthful for me to eat, but all we have is sugary cereal. E- Ethics and values don't really come to play in this decision L- Legality doesn't come to play in this decision. P- my Mom would want me to eat breakfast.

4. Consider values- if I had something decent to eat, it would start my day off right, but I just have cereal.

5. Make a decision- I'm skipping breakfast

6. Evaluate- Right now I feel fine, we will see if that lasts until lunch/dinner.

Open Ended

Write your example here.....

Types of Goals:

Long Term vs. Short Term

Long Term Goals

• is a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time.

• Usually a year or longer down the road.

• Made up of several Short Term Goals.

Short Term Goals

• A goal that you can reach in a short period of time.

• Typically less than a year.

• Long term goals are made up of several Short term goals.

Open Ended

List one short term goal and one long term goal that you have for yourself!

Achieving your Goals: Action Plans

• Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down. State your goal as something positive. This will help motivate you.

• List the steps you will take to reach your goal. Look for ways to break your larger goal into smaller, short-term goals.

• Identify sources of help and support. Such sources might include friends, family members, peers, teachers, or neighbors.

Action Plans Cont.

• Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal. After deciding on a reasonable time, put it in writing.

• Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints. Periodically check how you are progressing, and make any necessary adjustments that will help you reach your goal.

• Reward yourself for achieving your goal. Enjoy the personal satisfaction reaching a goal brings. You might celebrate your achievement with your family or friends.