Skills for a Healthy Life Chapter 2 Skills for a Healthy Life Lesson 1 Making Decisions and Setting Goals

The process of making a choice or finding a solution decision making The process of making a choice or finding a solution The beliefs and principles that guide the way a person lives values Click to reveal the definitions. goal setting The process of working toward something you want to accomplish

In this lesson, you will learn to describe how decisions affect your health and the health of others. develop decision-making skills to make healthful choices. identify the benefits of setting goals. practice the goal-setting process to work toward and accomplishment.

Decisions and Goals As you grow older and gain more responsibility, you need to understand the short-term and long-term consequences of decisions you make. You have the responsibility to set goals for yourself and to plan how you will reach those goals. Making decisions and setting goals will help you give purpose and direction in your life.

Making Responsible Decisions Even minor decisions can have major consequences. Fastening your seatbelt while riding in a car is a small decision that can save your life.

The Decision-Making Process Decision making involves a series of six steps. decision making The process of making a choice or finding a solution When faced with a decision, whether big or small, you want to make the best one you can. The decision-making process will guide you in making good decisions.

The Decision-Making Process Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Weigh the Possible Outcomes State the Situation List the Options Practice using the steps of the decision-making process. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Make a Decision and Act Evaluate Your Decision Considering Values

The Decision-Making Process Ask yourself what the facts are and who else, if anyone, is involved. Step 1 State the Situation A useful approach to this step of the decision-making process is to ask yourself questions.

The Decision-Making Process Make a list of your options and try to be as complete as you can. Step 2 List the Options It may be helpful to ask other people for suggestions.

The Decision-Making Process Use the H.E.L.P. formula. Step 3 Weigh the Possible Outcomes H Healthful E Ethical Healthful: Will my choice affect my well-being or the well-being of those around me? Ethical: Will my choice show respect for myself and other people? Legal: Will I be breaking the law? Is it legal for someone my age? Parental Approval: Would my parents approve of my decision? L Legal P Parental Approval

The Decision-Making Process Considering your values will guide you in the right direction as you make decisions. Step 4 Considering Values Many values, such as honesty, are important to people everywhere. Respecting yourself and others, and gaining the trust of family and friends are also important values to many people. values The beliefs and principles that guide the way a person lives

The Decision-Making Process Once you have completed the previous steps in the decision-making process, you are ready to take action. Step 5 Make a Decision and Act If you are uncomfortable with your decision, reconsider your options or ask a parent or trusted adult for help.

The Decision-Making Process If the outcome was not what you expected, use the decision-making process and try again. Step 6 Evaluate Your Decision Did you expect the outcome to turn out the way it did? Do you think you made the right decision? How did your decision make you feel about yourself? What would you do differently next time?

Setting Realistic Goals Goal setting is a skill that helps you identify what you want out of life. goal setting The process of working toward something you want to accomplish Health-related goals help you improve your physical, mental/emotional, or social health. A realistic goal is one you can reach.

The Goal-Setting Process Identify a specific goal and write it down. 1 List the steps you will take to reach your goal. 2 Get help and support from others. 3 Identify and overcome specific obstacles. 4 Evaluate your progress. 5 Give yourself a reward. 6 The goal-setting process is like a road map of your accomplishments. It provides a well-defined plan you can follow. The goal-setting process helps you focus on achievable goals. This process helps you make the best use of your time, energy, and other resources. Step 1: Make your goal specific. Instead of “I want to be a better baseball player,” say “My goal is to make the school’s baseball team.” Step 2: Achieving big goals can be easier when you break them down into smaller tasks. Step 3: People who can help you include friends, parents, teachers, or other trusted adults. Step 4: When you reach an obstacle, you should identify it and consider ways to overcome it. If you cannot overcome the obstacle, you may have to change your goal. Step 5: Regularly check to see how well you are progressing toward your goal. Evaluating your progress allows you to measure your success and adjust your plan to better reach your goal. Step 6: Celebrate your accomplishments. Buying yourself a new baseball glove is an example of rewarding yourself.

Writing health goals: 1. Write a goal for your physical health. 2. Write a goal for your mental/emotional health. 3. Write a goal for your social health.

Short-term Long-term Types of Goals Short-term goals: Short-term goals are goals that you plan to accomplish is a short period of time. This might be a period of hours, days, or weeks. Examples include doing well on a test or writing an e-mail to a friend. Long-term goals: Long-term goals are those you plan to achieve within a period of months or years. Examples include learning how to play an instrument or becoming a professional athlete. Often, long- and short-term goals are connected. Many short-term goals are stepping stones to achieving long-term goals Long-term

S Specific: You should be clear about what you want to happen Not specific: I want to make good grades Specific: I want to have a 93 average in science by May 26.

M Measurable: You should be able to track your goal. Not measurable: I want to make a lot of free throw shots Measurable: I want to make at least 9 out of 10 free throw shots in the next basketball game.

A Attainable/Achieavable Action: What specific action must you take to achieve this goal? Wrong: In order to make a 93% in science by May 26, I must study. Right: In order to make a 93% in science by May 26, I must read over my science notes every night for 20 minutes A

R Realistic/Relevant: Can you achieve these goals? Is it doable? Unrealistic: I want to make 200 free throw shots in one game Realistic: I want to make 8 out of 10 of the free throw shots that I attempt R

T Time: You should set a timeframe for your goal. No time: I want to learn to play the piano Time: I want to learn to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” by June 3rd. T

Write two SMART goals: 1 Short Term 1 Long Term * When you are finished, you can finish coloring the “My Goals” sheet from yesterday *