Warmup l What goals have you set for

Warm-up l What goals have you set for yourself in the past year? Did you reach your goal? Why or why not?

Goal Setting and Decision Making

Objectives l l Identify the steps of the decision-making process Apply the decision-making formula to a variety of situations through in-class practice Identify the processes involved in choosing and achieving goals Develop individual goals to improve overall health

Decision-making skills l l l Steps that enable you to make a healthful decision 6 basic steps May be helpful to seek advice from adults or those who have more experience in a certain field

6 Steps of the Decision Making Process State the Situation List the Options Weigh in the Possible Outcomes Consider Values Make a Decision and Act on it Evaluate your Decision

Step 1: State the Situation l l Examine the situation and ask yourself what decisions need to be made? Consider all facts and who else is involved?

Step 2: List the Options l l l Possible choices you could make Share your options with parents, siblings, friends, or peers (? ) Get advice

Step 3: Weigh the Possible Outcomes Use the acronym HELP to guide you through your choices H- Healthful- What health risks if any will this option present? E- Ethical- Does this choice reflect what you believe is right? L- Legal- Does this option violate any laws? P- Parent Approval- Would your parents or guardians approve of this choice? l

Step 4: Consider Values l Values: Ideas, beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live. l Choices will often be a result of your values, however sometimes people will go against their values to please a crowd. NEVER a good idea

Step 5: Make a Decision and Act on It l l After going through the previous 4 steps you are not ready to make a decision! You should feel informed and ready to make a responsible choice

Step 6: Evaluate the Decision l l Reflect on the decision you made Did you like the outcome? What did you learn? Would you make the same decision again?

Good Decision? ? ?

On Your Own l l Situation: Teri’s friend want her to skip school and go to the mall with them. Apply the 6 steps of the decision making process and help Teri to make a responsible choice. Situation: What tough decision did you have to make recently? Think about, write it down and we will share with class.

Goal Setting l Goal: something you aim for that takes planning and work l Can increase self confidence, increase self-esteem and help to improve your overall health

Goal Types l Short Term Goal – l Long Term Goal – l Can be reached in days or weeks Can be reached in months or years Sometimes short term goals are actually steps in the process to achieve a long term goal

Achieving your Goals l l l l Action Plan: multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals Set a specific realistic goal List the steps you will take to reach your goal Identify sources of help and support Set a reasonable time for reaching your goal Evaluate your progress Reward yourself for achieving your goal