ESSENTIAL
LIFE SKILLS
WOULD YOU
RATHER...
GAME MECHANICS
There will be options to be flashed on the screen.
All you have to do is choose between the choices,
and explain why you made that decision.
Be honest and
risk getting in
trouble
Lie to stay safe but
feel guilty afterwards
Study for an exam
all weekend
Go out with friends
and hope for the
best
Ask your teacher
for help and admit
you’re struggling
Stay silent and try
to figure things out
alone
Follow your personal
goals, even if friends
disagree
Go with what your
friends want to
avoid conflict
Make a quick
decision and fix
mistakes later
Take a long time
deciding, but avoid
risks
Choose a career you're
passionate about but
pays less
Choose a high-
paying career that
doesn’t excite you
THANK YOU FOR
PARTICIPATING!
INTRODUCTION TO
DECISION-MAKING
As human beings, we are gifted with free will—the
ability to think, choose, and act on our own. This gives
us the power to make our own decisions, instead of
being controlled by others or emotions. But with that
power comes responsibility. Every choice has
consequences, not just for ourselves, but for others
too. That’s why we must use our free will wisely—by
thinking carefully and considering how our actions
will affect those around us.
SIMPLE DECISIONS
WE MAKE EVERYDAY
COMPLEX DECISIONS
Whether we're aware of it or not, the
decisions we make influence the direction
of our lives. This is why developing strong
decision-making skills is seen as one of the
most important life skills we can have.
WRONG DECISION-MAKING
GOOD DECISION-MAKING
Good decision-making skills help us think
clearly, weigh options, and choose actions
that reflect our values. People with this skill
are often more confident, independent, and
better at solving problems.
Wrong decisions can result to regret,
mistakes, and negative outcomes—not
only affecting us personally, but also
impacting those around us.
IMPACTOF
DECISION-MAKING
ANDHOWTO
DEVELOPTHISKILL
Developing decision-making skills is
essential because our choices affect
nearly every part of life. From simple
decisions like what to eat to major ones
like choosing a career, our ability to
decide wisely shapes our success,
happiness, and personal growth.
REMEMBER
Start by being more mindful of the decisions
you make each day. For example, instead of
instantly choosing to watch TV after school,
pause and consider whether finishing your
homework first might lead to a better
outcome. By taking time to think before
acting, you start training your brain to make
more thoughtful decisions.
BEING MINDFUL
When facing a decision, list out the
possible choices and consider the pros
and cons of each. Think about how
each option could affect you in the
short and long term.
WEIGHING OPTIONS
WEIGHING OPTIONS
If you’re deciding whether to join a school club or focus
solely on academics, consider the benefits of both—
joining the club might help you build confidence and make
friends, while focusing on studies could give you more
time to improve your grades. This process helps you
evaluate what matters most and choose more wisely.
EXAMPLE
Good decision-making becomes easier
when you have a clear sense of what’s
important to you. If honesty, learning,
or health are among your top values,
you’ll be more likely to make choices
that reflect those.
SET GOALS AND KNOW
YOUR VALUES
SET GOALS AND KNOW YOUR VALUES
If your goal is to be physically healthy, choosing to eat
a balanced meal over junk food becomes a smarter,
values-based decision. When your decisions align with
your goals and values, you’re more confident and
satisfied with the results.
EXAMPLE
Everyone makes poor choices
sometimes, but what matters most is
reflecting on what went wrong and
how to improve.
LEARN FROM PAST
MISTAKES
LEARN FROM PAST MISTAKES
Maybe you once procrastinated on a project and
ended up rushing through it. Instead of just
feeling bad, think about what you could do
differently next time
EXAMPLE
Reaching out to trusted people—like parents,
teachers, or close friends—can offer valuable
insights you might not think of on your own.
With their experience, they can help you
better understand your options and guide
you through tough decisions.
DON’T HESITATE TO
SEEK GUIDANCE
DON’T HESITATE TO SEEK GUIDANCE
The final choice should always be yours. Making
your own decisions, even with advice, helps you
take ownership of the outcome and builds your
confidence, independence, and sense of
responsibility over time.
REMEMBER
PRACTICAL
TIPS AND
ADVICE
GROUP 2
Thank You
For Your Attention and Cooperation

LIFE SKILLS PRESENTATION (DECISION-MAKING) (1).pdf

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    GAME MECHANICS There willbe options to be flashed on the screen. All you have to do is choose between the choices, and explain why you made that decision.
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    Be honest and riskgetting in trouble Lie to stay safe but feel guilty afterwards
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    Study for anexam all weekend Go out with friends and hope for the best
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    Ask your teacher forhelp and admit you’re struggling Stay silent and try to figure things out alone
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    Follow your personal goals,even if friends disagree Go with what your friends want to avoid conflict
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    Make a quick decisionand fix mistakes later Take a long time deciding, but avoid risks
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    Choose a careeryou're passionate about but pays less Choose a high- paying career that doesn’t excite you
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    As human beings,we are gifted with free will—the ability to think, choose, and act on our own. This gives us the power to make our own decisions, instead of being controlled by others or emotions. But with that power comes responsibility. Every choice has consequences, not just for ourselves, but for others too. That’s why we must use our free will wisely—by thinking carefully and considering how our actions will affect those around us.
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    Whether we're awareof it or not, the decisions we make influence the direction of our lives. This is why developing strong decision-making skills is seen as one of the most important life skills we can have.
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    WRONG DECISION-MAKING GOOD DECISION-MAKING Gooddecision-making skills help us think clearly, weigh options, and choose actions that reflect our values. People with this skill are often more confident, independent, and better at solving problems. Wrong decisions can result to regret, mistakes, and negative outcomes—not only affecting us personally, but also impacting those around us.
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    Developing decision-making skillsis essential because our choices affect nearly every part of life. From simple decisions like what to eat to major ones like choosing a career, our ability to decide wisely shapes our success, happiness, and personal growth. REMEMBER
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    Start by beingmore mindful of the decisions you make each day. For example, instead of instantly choosing to watch TV after school, pause and consider whether finishing your homework first might lead to a better outcome. By taking time to think before acting, you start training your brain to make more thoughtful decisions. BEING MINDFUL
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    When facing adecision, list out the possible choices and consider the pros and cons of each. Think about how each option could affect you in the short and long term. WEIGHING OPTIONS
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    WEIGHING OPTIONS If you’redeciding whether to join a school club or focus solely on academics, consider the benefits of both— joining the club might help you build confidence and make friends, while focusing on studies could give you more time to improve your grades. This process helps you evaluate what matters most and choose more wisely. EXAMPLE
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    Good decision-making becomeseasier when you have a clear sense of what’s important to you. If honesty, learning, or health are among your top values, you’ll be more likely to make choices that reflect those. SET GOALS AND KNOW YOUR VALUES
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    SET GOALS ANDKNOW YOUR VALUES If your goal is to be physically healthy, choosing to eat a balanced meal over junk food becomes a smarter, values-based decision. When your decisions align with your goals and values, you’re more confident and satisfied with the results. EXAMPLE
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    Everyone makes poorchoices sometimes, but what matters most is reflecting on what went wrong and how to improve. LEARN FROM PAST MISTAKES
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    LEARN FROM PASTMISTAKES Maybe you once procrastinated on a project and ended up rushing through it. Instead of just feeling bad, think about what you could do differently next time EXAMPLE
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    Reaching out totrusted people—like parents, teachers, or close friends—can offer valuable insights you might not think of on your own. With their experience, they can help you better understand your options and guide you through tough decisions. DON’T HESITATE TO SEEK GUIDANCE
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    DON’T HESITATE TOSEEK GUIDANCE The final choice should always be yours. Making your own decisions, even with advice, helps you take ownership of the outcome and builds your confidence, independence, and sense of responsibility over time. REMEMBER
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    GROUP 2 Thank You ForYour Attention and Cooperation