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 to you and helps 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. Goals Those things that you aim for that take planning and work. Something you want and are willing to work for.

5. Benefits of Goals  help you to be focused  manage your time  improve self-esteem by giving you something to be proud of  gives a sense of accomplishment

6. Keep these in mind when setting and working on goals Write down the goal Make a list of the steps you will follow to reach your goal Estimate how long it will take you to reach your goal Check your progress periodically Reward yourself when you have reached your goal Tell someone about the goal you have set Set some sort of reminder out that you can see

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. Goal Setting Assignment 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 (doesn’t have to be in the action plan format) 3.Share your goals with a neighbor in class. 4. Chose one of these goals to implement in your life.