1. Ch. 2 lesson 2 Decision making model Setting goals Types of goals
Action plan for obtaining goals

2. 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

3. Decision making model Step 1 = State the situation
- What decision needs to be made?
- Who will it affect?

4. Decision making model (cont)
Step 2 = List the possible options
- What are the possible choices?
- Share options with trustful people

5. Decision making model (cont)
Step 3 = Weigh possible outcomes
- What are – and + of each choice?
- Are the choices safe, healthy, legal?

6. 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?

7. Decision making model (cont)
Step 5 = Make a decision and take action
- Use all information to make a choice

8. 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?

9. Setting goals Shapes your life path Gives you direction
Allows you to focus

10. Types of goals Short term - Completing homework
- Pass an upcoming test

11. Types of goals (cont) Long term - Graduate high school
- Go to college (university or technical)
- Have a family and own a house

12. 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

13. Action plan for obtaining goals (cont)
Set a reasonable time frame
Establish checkpoints to evaluate progress
Reward yourself for reaching goals