Making Good Decisions

Making Decisions

Being in ControlGood decision- is a decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choicePersonal 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 makeYour peers are an important influenceOther Influences on your decisionsEvaluate 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 AheadHave 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 experienceDevelopment of BehaviorMood swingsAttraction to othersBelongingIndependenceResponsibilityPeer 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 OrganizedYour schoolworkPlanning for your future