Decision Making Modeland Goal Setting

Decision Making ProcessH (Healthful) Does this choice present any

health risks?E (Ethical) Does this choice reflect what you

value?L (Legal) Does this option violate any local, state

or federal laws?P (Parental Approval) Would your parents

approve of this choice?

Values: are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live

Steps to Decision Making

Step 1- State the situationStep 2- List the possible optionsStep 3- Weigh the possible outcomesStep 4- Consider your valuesStep 5- Make a decision and take

actionStep 6- Evaluate your decision

Goal SettingThere are different types of goals.

Long Term Goals Cover a longer time period Have multiple necessary steps to accomplish Have larger return in self esteem

Short Term Goals Fairly easy to accomplish Usually don’t take much time to see them through Are often used to help accomplish long term goals

Goal Setting: Action PlanStep 1- Select a goal to work onStep 2- List what you will need to do to reach

the goalStep 3- Identify sources of help and supportStep 4- Set a reasonable time frame for

reaching you goalStep 5- Establish checkpoints to evaluate your

progressStep6- Reward yourself after reaching your goal

SMART GoalsS-Specific: state clearly and concisely what you want to

accomplishM-Measurable: state what you want and when you want

it. They enable you to measure your progress at any point along the way.

A-Action Oriented: state how they will be achieved. They specify what you will do to reach your goal.

R-Realistic: are possible. They are attainable, considering the resources and constraints related to your situation.

T-Timely: have a specific deadline. They allow reasonable time to achieve them, but not so much time that you lose focus or motivation.

Goal Setting Assignmnet1. Write down three long term goals using the

action plan model. (Related to different things in your life)

2. Write three short term goals to help you reach EACH of your long term goals.Ex: Long term goal #1

Short term goal #1 Short term goal#2 Short term goal #3

3.Share your goals with a neighbor in class.4. Chose one of these goals to implement in your

life.