Decision Making
Inactive: Fails to make decisions Reactive: Allows others to make decisions for them Proactive: Describes situations, identifies & evaluates possible decisions, makes decisions, takes responsibility
Decision Making Model STEP 1: Describe the situation STEP 2: List possible decisions STEP 3: Share the list w/ someone responsible STEP 4: Evaluate possible consequences STEP 5: Decide what is best STEP 6: Act & Evaluate
Wrong Decisions Take responsibility and admit you made a bad choice Stop any action that is based on the bad choice Discuss choice with someone responsible Make restitution (making up for any loss, damages or harm)
Volunteering Powerful way to improve the quality of life for you and others
Benefits ◦ Evidence shows that the benefits of doing good help boost the effectiveness of the immune system ◦ Beta-endorphins are produced in the brain and are feel good chemicals for the body. They are released when we do good things for others ◦ Healthy-helper syndrome is a state in which we feel increased energy, relaxation, and improved mood as a result of giving to others.