1. Chapter 1 Self Awareness Chapter 1 Self Awareness Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values

2. 2 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discover What interests you The link between your interests and different careers continued

3. Your Interests and Values 3 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discover What you value or believe is important

4. Your Interests and Values 4 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Why It’s Important Your interests and values are at the heart of who you are and will help lead you to careers that are right for you.

5. Your Interests and Values 5 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Key Terms interests people, data, things, ideas interest inventory values work values economic values

6. Your Interests and Values 6 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discovering Your Interests Your interests are your favorite activities.

7. Your Interests and Values 7 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Discovering Your Interests Ask yourself these questions as you explore your interests: How do I like to spend my free time? What am I curious about? What do I find fascinating?

8. Your Interests and Values 8 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Where Do Your Interests Lead? Make a list of your interests. You may begin to see patterns.

9. Your Interests and Values 9 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Four Interest Categories People: Activities that involve helping others, teaching, making friends, babysitting, team sports, etc. Data: Activities that involve record keeping, surfing the Internet, reading, experimenting, or researching. Things: Activities that involve building or fixing things, cooking, working with your hands, and lawn care. Ideas: Activities that involve writing stories or music, painting, inventing, and playing a musical instrument.

10. Your Interests and Values 10 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Matching Interests and Careers An interest inventory is a checklist that points to your strongest interests. It is also a way of exploring careers.

11. Your Interests and Values 11 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Matching Interests and Careers There are no right or wrong answers when you take an interest inventory.

12. Your Interests and Values 12 Chapter 1 Self Awareness What Are Values? Your values are what you believe is important. They are the beliefs and ideas you live by.

13. Your Interests and Values 13 Chapter 1 Self Awareness What Are Values? Like your interests, your values are an important part of who you are.

14. Your Interests and Values 14 Chapter 1 Self Awareness What Are Values? Your work values are the things about work that are important to you. Understanding your work values will help you select a career that suits you.

15. Your Interests and Values 15 Chapter 1 Self Awareness What Are Values? You also have economic values, or economic goals. Economic values are how important money is to your happiness.

16. Your Interests and Values 16 Chapter 1 Self Awareness What Are Values? You learn values from important people in your life. The values of your culture or community may also influence your personal values.

17. Your Interests and Values 17 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Basic Values Graphic Organizer Courage Overcoming fear to face problems Responsibility Being dependable and trustworthy Achievement Wanting to succeed in whatever you do Compassion Caring for others Recognition Wanting to be respected and appreciated Relationships Being close to friends and family

18. Your Interests and Values 18 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Try This Activity Make a Chart In the left-hand column of your chart, list your values. In the right-hand column, tell where these values came from: Are they personal values, family values, or cultural values? Evaluate Your Values Evaluate Your Values continued

19. Your Interests and Values 19 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Try This Activity Compare Charts Compare your chart with a partner. Then keep it for later use. Add new values as you discover them. Evaluate Your Values Evaluate Your Values

20. Your Interests and Values 20 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Attitude Counts What Is Attitude? Attitude is a general outlook on life. A positive attitude makes life enjoyable. What Is Attitude? Attitude is a general outlook on life. A positive attitude makes life enjoyable.

21. Your Interests and Values 21 Chapter 1 Self Awareness How do you develop interests? People develop new interests as they are exposed to new cultures, experiences, and people. How do you develop interests? People develop new interests as they are exposed to new cultures, experiences, and people. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A continued

22. Your Interests and Values 22 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Why is it a good idea to think about your interests when making career choices? You should think about your interests when you make your career choice so that you will enjoy what you do and stay interested in your career. Why is it a good idea to think about your interests when making career choices? You should think about your interests when you make your career choice so that you will enjoy what you do and stay interested in your career. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A continued

23. Your Interests and Values 23 Chapter 1 Self Awareness Who might help you identify your values? People who might help you identify your values include family members, teachers, or other people whom you respect and trust. Who might help you identify your values? People who might help you identify your values include family members, teachers, or other people whom you respect and trust. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A

24. End of Chapter 1 Self Awareness End of Chapter 1 Self Awareness Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values Lesson 1.1 Your Interests and Values