Making Positive Decisions

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2 Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Lesson Overview  A goal-setting process to arrive at healthful decisions  Impact of communication skills on leadership  Responsible use of electronic media Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Quick Write List three decisions you made since getting up this morning. Place a check next to those that had an influence on your health. (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Decision-Making and Goal-Setting Skills  Even a small decision can have great significance  Decision-making skills  Help you make the best choices and find healthy solutions to problems  Goal-setting skills  Help you take control over your life and give it purpose and direction Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Decision-Making Process  Step 1: State or identify the situation  Step 2 and 3: Listing your options and weighing the outcomes  Step 4: Consider your values and the values of society  Step 5: Making your decision and taking action  Step 6: Evaluating the results Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 1: The Decision-Making Process  Review the section in your textbook on the decision-making process  Read the scenario and go through the six-step decision-making process  Help her decide what to do Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3-4 Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Why Set Goals?  Goals help you use your time, energy, and other resources wisely  Short-term goals  Intermediate goals  Long-term goals Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

SMART Goal Setting  SMART goal setting system  Specific  Measurable  Attainable  Results  Time frame Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 2: Goal Setting  Review the section in your textbook on goal setting  Create a plan to accomplish a goal you want to achieve  Identify the long-term and intermediate goals  Develop three supporting short-term goals to help you reach the long-term goal Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Communication Skills  Some people are better communicators than others  Your body language can communicate your thoughts and feelings  Smiling and nodding encourage communication  Frowning and crossing arms tightly across the chest discourage communication Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

“I” Message  “I” messages usually contain four elements:  How you feel about the behavior and its effects  A description of the behavior  The actual, concrete, tangible effects of that behavior on you  The behavior you would prefer Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

What Does an “I” Message Do?  Provides a high chance of changing the behavior of another person  Protects the self-esteem or feelings of the other person  Preserves the quality of the relationship  Helps the other person to understand and improve Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Good Communication Tips  Use “I” messages  Make clear, simple statements  Be honest with thoughts and feelings  Use appropriate body language Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 3: Sending “I” Messages  Review the section in your textbook on using “I” messages  Identify everyday situations where “you” messages might occur  Change that same message to an “I” message  Answer the questions Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5-6 Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Being a Good Listener  A speaker’s message has meaning only if the listener receives it  Good communication involves active listening Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

How to Improve Listening Skills  Listen carefully and use appropriate body language  Nod or ask questions to show you are listening  Repeat what the person said  After the person has finished speaking, ask questions or add your own comments or opinions Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Saying No!  Saying no can be difficult—that’s why refusal skills are important  Let others know that you mean what you say  Speak clearly, calmly, and in a firm tone of voice  Be sure that your body language and gestures match your words  Use eye contact Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Eliminate Communication Barriers  Image and identity issues  Unrealistic expectations  Lack of trust  Prejudice  Gender stereotyping Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 4: “Saying No!” Role-Play  Choose a “persuader” and “participant” for the activity  The “persuader” will read the scenario and the “participant” will react to the scenario in front of the class Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Social Media and Communication  Communicate with anyone any time  No need to actually talk directly to the other person  Only 7 percent of communication is based on the verbal or written word Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Responsible and Safe Social Networking  Posting information on illegal activities  Bullying  Trashing your teachers or school  Posting objectionable content from school computers or network  Posting confidential or personal information  Providing overly specific locations when communicating Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Responsible and Safe Social Networking, cont.  Lying, cheating, or plagiarizing  Threatening violence  Ignoring school-specific policies  Portraying unprofessional public profiles  Relying on privacy settings to keep you 100% safe  Posting emotionally Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7-8

Activity 5: Posting on Social Networks  Create a collage of appropriate pictures, words, and phrases to post on a social network  List guidelines for responsible social networking Chapter 2, Lesson 3

Summary  A goal-setting process to arrive at healthful decisions  Impact of communication skills on leadership  Responsible use of electronic media

Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Review Questions CPS Questions 9-10 (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)

Next….  Done – making positive decisions  Next – emotional and mental health care Chapter 2, Lesson 3 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia