Making Good Decisions Making Decisions Being in Control
Making Good Decisions
Making Decisions Being in Control Good decision- is a decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice Personal responsibility- is to accept how your decision will affect yourself and other people. Value, Character, and Decisions Values- are beliefs that you consider to be of great importance Character- is the way that people think, feel, and act.
Making Decisions �The Six Steps of Decision Making Identify the problem Consider your values List the options Weigh the consequences Decide and act Evaluate your decision
Influences on your Decisions �Your family is a major influence Influence-is a force that affects your choices when you have a decision to make �Your peers are an important influence �Other Influences on your decisions �Evaluate your influences
Examining Your Decisions �Weighing the Consequences of Decisions Consequences- is the result of an action that you take Precaution- is an action to avoid negative consequences. �Practice makes perfect
Refusal Skills �Say “No” Refusal Skills- are different ways of saying no to things that you don’t want to do. �Plan Ahead �Have a support system Support System- is made up of family members and friends who will stand by you and will encourage you when times get hard.
Your Changing Mind/Feelings �Development of Mental Abilities Abstract though- thought about ideas that are beyond what you see or experience �Development of Behavior �Mood swings �Attraction to others �Belonging �Independence �Responsibility �Peer Groups and Cliques
Preparing for the Future �Discovering your interests Extracurricular Activities- activities that you do that aren’t part of your schoolwork Elective classes- are classes that you can choose to take for a grade but are not required. �Getting Organized �Your schoolwork �Planning for your future
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