1. Decision Making Model and Goal Setting

2. Decision Making Process
H (Healthful) Does this choice present any health risks?
E (Ethical) Does this choice reflect what you value?
L (Legal) Does this option violate any local, state or federal laws?
P (Parental Approval) Would your parents approve of this choice?
Values: are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

3. Steps to Decision Making
Step 1- State the situation
Step 2- List the possible options
Step 3- Weigh the possible outcomes
Step 4- Consider your values
Step 5- Make a decision and take action
Step 6- Evaluate your decision

4. Goal Setting There are different types of goals. Long Term Goals
Cover a longer time period
Have multiple necessary steps to accomplish
Have larger return in self esteem
Short Term Goals
Fairly easy to accomplish
Usually don’t take much time to see them through
Are often used to help accomplish long term goals

5. Goal Setting: Action Plan
Step 1- Select a goal to work on
Step 2- List what you will need to do to reach the goal
Step 3- Identify sources of help and support
Step 4- Set a reasonable time frame for reaching you goal
Step 5- Establish checkpoints to evaluate your progress
Step6- Reward yourself after reaching your goal

6. SMART Goals
S-Specific: state clearly and concisely what you want to accomplish
M-Measurable: state what you want and when you want it. They enable you to measure your progress at any point along the way.
A-Action Oriented: state how they will be achieved. They specify what you will do to reach your goal.
R-Realistic: are possible. They are attainable, considering the resources and constraints related to your situation.
T-Timely: have a specific deadline. They allow reasonable time to achieve them, but not so much time that you lose focus or motivation.

7. Goal Setting Assignmnet
1. Write down three long term goals using the action plan model. (Related to different things in your life)
2. Write three short term goals to help you reach EACH of your long term goals.
Ex: Long term goal #1
Short term goal #1
Short term goal#2
Short term goal #3
3.Share your goals with a neighbor in class.
4. Chose one of these goals to implement in your life.