Journal Describe a time in your life when you had to make a tough decision. What are some steps you took to help you make your decision. When faced with a tough decision, how do you know if you have made a good decision in the end?? Explain your answer in detail.

Journal List 5 good decisions that you have made since you woke up this morning. List the consequence for each decision.

MAKING DECISIONS & SETTING GOALS

Good Decision A responsible decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice.

The result of a decision Consequence- The result of a decision **Every decision has a consequence. Are consequences good or bad??

Positive Consequences- help you or others Negative Consequences – harm to you or others Neutral Consequences – neither helpful nor harmful

Jason’s Decision Jason was running late for baseball practice, so he hopped on his bike without putting on his helmet. He took a shortcut on a busy street and crossed the road without looking first. A car hit him. He broke his leg in two places, had a deep gash on his head, and got a concussion. Now he is angry with himself for taking an unnecessary risk, for ruining his bike, and for upsetting his parents. He won’t be able to play baseball for the rest of the season, and he and his teammates are disappointed.

The Decision Making Process: Identify the problem List the options Weigh the consequences Consider your values (beliefs that guide the way you live) Make a decision and act Evaluate your decision

1. Identify the Problem What is the situation you are faced with?

2. List the options What are the different choices you can make?

3. Weigh the Consequences Compare the benefits and risks of each choice.

4. Consider your values Values influence your decision, what are your beliefs??

5. Make a decision & act Act on your decision

6. Evaluate your choice Look back at your decision Did your decision harm anyone? Were you unhappy with the result? Would another option have had a better consequence?

Influences on your decision: Who might influence your decisions? Family Peer pressure Media

Andy’s Decision Andy has been swimming since he was five years old. He loves to swim because it’s fun, it makes him feel healthy, and it helps keep him physically fit. Now he has a place on the local swim team, and that requires regular practice. However, Andy has been so busy with his sport that his grades have begun to fall. If they slip too far, he could lose his place on the team, but cheating on homework and tests could also get him kicked off. What should Andy do?

Goals Something that you work towards and hope to achieve.

2 types of goals: Short-Term Goals- goals you would like to achieve in the next few days or weeks. Long-Term Goals –goals you would like to achieve in the next few months or years.

How to reach your goals: Persistence- the commitment to keep working toward your goal (even when you want to quit) Success- the achievement of your goals.

The Goal Setting Process: Identify a specific goal. List the steps you will take to achieve your goal. Get help and support from others. Set up checkpoints to evaluate your progress. Give yourself a reward for achieving your goal.