1. Chapter 2 Building Health Skills and Character
Lesson 2
Making Responsible Decisions and Setting Goals

2. Decision-Making Process
Decision-Making Skills:
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision.
6 steps in the decision-making process:
State the Situation
List the options
Weigh the possible outcomes
Consider values
Make a decision and act on it
Evaluate the decision

3. Setting Personal Health Goals
Goal: something you aim for that takes planning and work.
Effective way to build self-confidence, increase your self-esteem, and improve your overall health
Consider your plans for the future,
Do your plans include further education and building a family?

4. Types of Goals Every goal involves planning How much time
Short-term goal: a goal that you can reach in a short period of time.
Examples: finishing a project by Friday, cleaning you room before dinner
Long-term goal: a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time.
Examples: improving your grades for the semester or making the softball team next year.

5. Achieving Your Goals Set specific goals
List the steps to reach your goal
Identify sources of help and support
Set a reasonable time frame
Evaluate your progress
Reward yourself