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The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice. Professional Communications. Fill in the blank. I have to _____________________ I have to come to work every day. I have to make good grades. I have to take out the trash each night. Fill in the blank again…. I can’t _____________________ I can’t pass Algebra.

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The Power of Choice

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  1. The Power of Choice Professional Communications

  2. Fill in the blank • I have to _____________________ • I have to come to work every day. • I have to make good grades. • I have to take out the trash each night.

  3. Fill in the blank again… • I can’t _____________________ • I can’t pass Algebra. • I can’t skip school. • I can’t lose weight.

  4. Sentence Change • I choose to ____________________. • I choose to come to work every day. • I choose to make good grades. • I choose to take out the trash each night. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Why or Why not?

  5. Sentence Change again… • I don’t want to ____________________. • I don’t want to pass Algebra. • I don’t want to skip school. • I don’t want to lose weight. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Why or Why not?

  6. Control • There are very few things in which we do not have control. • Height • Genetics • Who your parents/family are • Weather

  7. Musts • There are only five things we MUST do in order to survive. • Breathe • Eat • Drink • Go to the bathroom • Sleep

  8. EVERYTHING ELSE IN OUR LIVES IS A CHOICE!

  9. What is gained by making good choices? • Control over your life • Free will is what distinguishes us between animals. • You can accomplish anything with enough will and determination.

  10. Animals Stimulus Response Humans Response Stimulus choice

  11. Choice = Power • The choices we make can either bring us closer to or further from our dreams. • Saying “I have to” and “I can’t” all the time tells the world that you are a victim and that you have no control. You let others make decisions for you.

  12. So what can you do? • If you don’t like something in your life, change it. • Our choices affect us every day. • Choosing to get out of bed and come to school. • Doing class work or homework. • Behavior • How we treat others

  13. Why do people sometimes make poor choices? • Sometimes a “need” in their lives is not filled.

  14. Response-Ability Freedom Power Choice Ownership Where do you choose to live? Lay blame Justify Deny Quit Victim

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