1. Making Responsible Decisions and Setting Goals
Chapter 2.2

2. “When you make decisions or set goals, you are exercising POWER over how healthy, happy, and productive you can be.”

3. The Decision-Making Process
Decision-making skills: steps that enable you to make healthful decisions
Often, you should seek advice or feedback from those with more experience
Doing so can strengthen bonds and values

4. Steps of the Decision-Making Process
STATE THE SITUATION.
LIST THE OPTIONS.
WEIGH THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES.
H (Healthful): What health risks will this present?
E (Ethical): Does this choice reflect what you and your
family believe to be right?
L (Legal): Does this option violate any laws?
P (Parent Approval): Would your parents approve?
CONSIDER VALUES.
MAKE A DECISION AND ACT ON IT.
EVALUATE THE DECISION.

5. Setting Personal Health Goals
What do you want to do with your life?
What kind of a career are you interested in?
Having a goal helps you focus your energy and efforts
Goal: something you aim for that takes
planning and work
Builds self-confidence
Increases self-esteem
Improve overall health

6. Types of Goals
Short-term goal: goal that you can reach in a short period of time (day/week/month)
Long-term goal: goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

7. Achieving Goals
To achieve your goals, create an action plan: a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals.
Set specific, realistic goals and write it down
List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
Identify sources of help and support.
Set a reasonable time frame to reach your goal.
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints.
Reward yourself for achieving your goal.