Ch. 2 lesson 2 Decision making model Setting goals Types of goals Action plan for obtaining goals
Ch. 2 lesson 2 objectives Identify the steps in the decision-making process Explain why it is important to practice decision making Develop and implement an action plan for setting a goal
Decision making model Step 1 = State the situation - What decision needs to be made? - Who will it affect?
Decision making model (cont) Step 2 = List the possible options - What are the possible choices? - Share options with trustful people
Decision making model (cont) Step 3 = Weigh possible outcomes - What are – and + of each choice? - Are the choices safe, healthy, legal?
Decision making model (cont) Step 4 = Consider your values - Are you comfortable with the choices? - Long term affects of choices? - Do the choices agree with your values?
Decision making model (cont) Step 5 = Make a decision and take action - Use all information to make a choice
Decision making model (cont) Step 6 = Evaluate your decision - Reflect on your choice - What was the outcome and what did I learn? - Would I make the same choice again?
Setting goals Shapes your life path Gives you direction Allows you to focus
Types of goals Short term - Completing homework - Pass an upcoming test
Types of goals (cont) Long term - Graduate high school - Go to college (university or technical) - Have a family and own a house
Action plan for obtaining goals Select a goal to work on List what you will do to reach a goal Identify helpful and supportive sources
Action plan for obtaining goals (cont) Set a reasonable time frame Establish checkpoints to evaluate progress Reward yourself for reaching goals