Mastering Decision-Making and Goal Setting Skills for a Healthy Life

1. Chapter 2 Skills for aHealthy Life Lesson 1 Making Decisions and Setting Goals Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 2 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2. The process of making a choice or finding a solution • decisionmaking The beliefs and principles that guide the way a person lives • values The process of working toward something you want to accomplish • goalsetting

3. In this lesson, you will learn to • describehow decisions affect your health and the health of others. • developdecision-making skills to make healthful choices. • identifythe benefits of setting goals. • practicethe goal-setting process to work toward an accomplishment.

4. Comparing and Contrasting Create a chart to compare and contrast the steps used in decision-making and goal setting.

5. Decisions and Goals As you grow older and gain more responsibility, you need to understand the short-term and long-term consequences of decisions you make. You have the responsibility to set goals for yourself and to plan how you will reach those goals.

6. Making Responsible Decisions Even minor decisions can have major consequences. Fastening your seatbelt while riding in a car is a small decision that can save your life.

7. The Decision-Making Process Decision making involves a series of six steps. decision making The process of making a choice or finding a solution

8. The Decision-Making Process Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Weigh the Possible Outcomes State the Situation List the Options Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Evaluate Your Decision Make a Decision and Act Considering Values

9. The Decision-Making Process Ask yourself questions. What choice do you need to make? Who else, if anyone, is involved? Step 1 State theSituation

10. The Decision-Making Process Make a list of your options. Ask others for suggestions. Make sure your options are safe ones. Step 2 List theOptions

11. The Decision-Making Process Use the H.E.L.P. formula. Step 3 Weigh the Possible Outcomes H Healthful E Ethical L Legal P Parental Approval

12. The Decision-Making Process Considering your values will guide you in the right direction as you make decisions. Step 4 ConsideringValues values The beliefs and principles that guide the way a person lives

13. Respect Liking and respecting yourself is important to good mental health. However, it is hard to do this when you make a decision that goes against your values. Making healthy decisions shows that you respect yourself and your health.

14. The Decision-Making Process Once you have completed the previous steps in the decision-making process, you are ready to take action. Step 5 Make a Decision and Act

15. The Decision-Making Process If the outcome was not what you expected, use the decision-making process and try again. Step 6 Evaluate Your Decision

16. Setting Realistic Goals Goal setting is a skill that helps you identify what you want out of life. goal setting The process of working toward something you want to accomplish A realistic goal is one you can reach.

17. Types of Goals Short-term Long-term

18. 1 Identify a specific goal and write it down. 2 List the steps you will take to reach your goal. 3 Get help and support from others. 4 Identify and overcome specific obstacles. 5 Evaluate your progress. 6 Give yourself a reward. The Goal-Setting Process

19. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine values. Use the word in an original sentence.

20. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned RecallWhat are the steps of the decision-making process?

21. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned IdentifyWhat are the benefits of using the goal-setting process?

22. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeHow are the skills of decision making and goal setting related?

23. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically HypothesizeSometimes goals need to be changed. What are some possible reasons for this?

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