DECISION MAKING MODEL pg 42 Decision Making Model

DECISION MAKING MODEL pg. 42

Decision Making Model � � 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

1. STATE THE SITUATION � 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?

2. LIST THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES � Seek out others who might be a source of helpful ideas

3. WEIGH THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES � 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

4. CONSIDER YOUR VALUES � � 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.

5. MAKE A DECISION & ACT � 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

6. EVALUATE YOUR DECISION � What was the outcome? How did it differ from what I expected? What have I learned for next time? (decision – making model activity)

GOAL SETTING “I always here about goal setting, but I don’t really know what it means or how to do it…”

What are GOALS? � 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?

TYPES OF GOALS SHORT TERM � � Can be accomplished quickly For example: finish my paper by Friday Drink 6 bottles of water/day LONG TERM � � 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 360º flip kick

HOW DO I REACH MY GOALS? CREATE AN ACTION PLAN!

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