2. Goals-A plan or purposeGoals-A plan or purpose
of what you would likeof what you would like
to achieve.to achieve.
Something toSomething to
work towardwork toward
3. Most goals stemMost goals stem
from your hopesfrom your hopes
and dreamsand dreams
6. Dreams are based onDreams are based on
values and principlesvalues and principles
that are important to you.that are important to you.
honesty
family
religion
securityhappiness
health
freedom
popularity
knowledge
7. Realities
actual conditions
that affect your
life
Realities determine which goals are appropriateRealities determine which goals are appropriate
for you.for you.
13. Divide long-term goals into a
series of short-term goals.
Example:
Long-term goal – visit a friend in another
city for spring break.
Short-term goals – Research cost of flying.
Babysitting to earn the money for the trip.
Saving enough money to go.
20. 1. Set Your Goal
Your goal should reflect what is
important to you.
You must commit to it
21. 2. Develop a Plan
Come up with a step by step
plan of action.
Make each step “count”.
You must write your plan down
on paper.
Example: I want to earn $150.00 so I
can buy a new stereo.
22. 3. Carry out your plan
Keep your goal in mind. Visualize
it.
Read it aloud every morning.
Devote the time and energy it
takes to make it happen.
23. 4. Be determined to
reach your goal.
It’s up to you to make your goals
happen.
Give it your best shot.
Do not measure yourself by looking
at others.
27. Routine Decisions
-choices you make every
day.
Require little time or thought
Important to you at the time
Won’t affect your life much
Example: what movie to see or
where to eat.
28. Most routineMost routine
decisions aredecisions are
made by habit-made by habit-
a choice youa choice you
make w/omake w/o
thinking about it.thinking about it.
40. Difference Between Wants And
Needs
Needs are necessary for survival
Wants make life more enjoyable.
We share the same basic needs but have
different wants. So we meet our needs in
different ways
Basic needs are limited and specific
Wants are unlimited
48. 2. List Your Options
Options-the choices that are
available to you.
Brainstorm-list options as
they come into your mind.
Think through all possibilities.
49. 3. List The
Consequences Of Each
Option.
Think about the positive and
negative consequences of each
option.
How will it affect you and others.
54. Default-a failure to take action.
Waiting too long to decide, so
that choice is no longer available.
Ex. You can’t decide if you want
to buy an item. Then someone
else buys it.
Thinks but doesn’t take action
55. Impulse-taking action without
thinking it through.
Making a spur of the moment
decision.
Ex: Accepting a ride from
someone you just met without
thinking of the risks.
Taking action without thinking
56. Habit-choosing the same
solution you have always
chosen.
Not trying new or creative
ways of handling issues.
Ex: Always getting you hair
cut the same way.
57. Persuasion-letting others influence
your decisions for you.
Following other peoples advice
even when it is not in your best
interest.
Ex: Letting a friend talk you into
signing up for a class even when
you have no real interest in it.
58. Logic-thinking through all your
choices carefully.
Consider your goals and priorities and
what is best for you.
Give choices careful thought and
consideration.
Ex: Wanting to become involved in a
school activity, you look at each one then
pick the one that fits your goals.
59. Tips For Making Responsible
Decisions
1. Avoid snap decisions
2. Avoid procrastination
3. Consider how each choice will
affect your life now and in
the future.
4. Consider how your choice will
affect others
60. 5. Be willing to take risks.
6. Seek advice when you need
it.
7. Learn from failures.
8. Accept responsibility for
your decisions
9. Do not make excuses or
blame others.
