2.  People are continuously faced w/choices that can have positive or negative effects on their total health  When faced with a tough decision  it may help to break down the decision into smaller steps

3.  Be sure you have a firm grasp on the problem  How did it develop? Who else is involved? How much time until a decision HAS to be made?

4.  Seek out others who might be a source of helpful ideas

5.  Consider the positive & negative outcomes of each option  Is it safe/legal? Are the risks reasonable? How will it effect my total health? How will it effect others? Will it lead to other problems?  Goal-setting = making decision that will help you meet a goal you have in mind

6.  What is important to YOU?  Values are ideas, beliefs, and attitudes that help guide the way you live.  For example: If family and friends are important to you, you may value things like caring and respect.

7.  Use all information to decide which course to take – then DO IT!  Important to remember YOU’RE NOT PERFECT  Timing may be critical  make a deadline  May need to start over if you find something new or run out of time

8.  What was the outcome? How did it differ from what I expected? What have I learned for next time? (decision – making model activity)

10.  Goals = things you aim for that take planning and work.  How do you see yourself in the future?  What would you like to accomplish?  What grades do you hope to earn by the end of your freshman year? By the end of your senior year?  Do you want to go to college?

11. SHORT TERMLONG TERM  Can be accomplished quickly  For example:  finish my paper by Friday  Drink 6 bottles of water/day  Call for more extended time and planning  For example:  Be able to run 5 miles by the end of the school year  Get straight A’s all year  360 º flip kick

12. CREATE AN ACTION PLAN!

13. 1. Set a specific, realistic goal and write it down! 2. List the steps you will take to reach your goal. 3. Identify sources of help and support. 4. Set a reasonable time frame for achieving your goal. 5. Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints. 6. Reward yourself for achieving your goal!