DECISIONS: Life is all about choices.

What do we often base our decisions on?

Past experiences

Values / beliefs (right vs. wrong)

Outcomes (How will I benefit from this decision?)Peer pressure

Who do we ask to help us make decisions?

Depends on the situation. You would want to ask someone who you believe will give you good advice. People to ask may include: parents, siblings, teacher, mentor, etc.

Empowered: The means to be inspired because a person feels some control over behavior and decisions.Peer pressure: People of similar age or status place on others to encourage them to make certain decisions.

Decision-making stylesInactive: Person fails to make a choice and has no control over the decision.Reactive: Based on peer-pressure.Responsible: Thinks before you act and looks at all of the possible outcomes.

Help guide your decisions:

Safe ?Ethical ? Legal ?

Decision Making SkillsEach day you are making decisions that effect your health and safetyThese steps/skills enable you to make healthful decisionsThese steps are designed to help make decisions that protect your rights and health as well as others rights and their well-being Do Now: What goals have you set for yourself in this class? What steps do you need to do to reach them?

Basic Step 1: Describe the Situation

Step 2: List the Possible Solutions

Step 3: Confide in a Trusted Adult

Step 4: Evaluate the Consequences

Step 5: Decide Which Decision is Responsible and Most Appropriate

Step 6: Act on Your Decision and Revisit &

Evaluate