Should I pick the Twix or the Peanut Butter Cup?

What shoes should I wear today?

Should I turn the left or right way?

What job should I go for?

Should I be, rich and stupid, or smart and poor?

What movie is better to see?

Should I watch The Passion, or EDTV?

So many things to decide.

So many reasons why or why not.

Too much battling the right choice thought.

Hearing all these different voices.

Offering so many crazy choices.

What to pick, what to choose.

What to do and what to refuse.

They've got me caught in Quandary's vice.

Should I bite the bullet or roll the dice?

Written by April Self

From math tests to sports to following expectations

From staying home and studying or going out with friends

From what to wear to new social situations

Not to mention the big question: What do I do after school or Where do I go to college?

Decisions are made because you have certain needs

physical emotional social economic cultural

Relates directly to a need YOU have

Satisfies the need YOU have Depends on what YOU want to

get out of it

Cheating in school Skipping class Using alcohol,

tobacco, or drugs Going somewhere

or being with someone your parents don’t approve of

Driving too fast

Losing trust Letting friends

down Getting into trouble Hurting education

& job prospects Causing illness or

injury

By saying…

This only works if You are alone There are no rules You only have yourself to consider

People often try to get out responsibility by showing that their actions are in line with the values and likings of their friends.

This excuse is a sign of failure to see all the available choices.

People decide on something and stick to it, because no one likes to

Admit they’re wrong Appear afraid Disappoint others

You need a real solid reason for

making wise choices.

The type of person you are Your likes and dislikes Your values—what’s worthwhile and desirable to you

Your knowledge Your beliefs

Successful Steps to Decision Making

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Don’t make decisions based on what other people think!

Don’t become involved in everything just because you think it will look good on a college application.

Stressed out a lot

Lack of time to do things you really enjoy

Low grades

Having someone always on your case

Pick something that is interesting to you. Evidence of genuine passion and commitment to any activity is one of the most valuable aspects. This is more important than the number of activities

GET A JOB

GO TO THE MILITARY

GO TO SCHOOL

It is vital before making any decisions regarding a change in your career that some quality time is spent:

reflecting on your career developing some plans for the future.

Try to discover your passion Research the type of career that

evolves around what you are passionate about

Planning for college, the military, or the work world starts when you enter high school. Classes in high school will help you decide what you are interested in, as well as, prepare you for college, the military, or the work force.

Deciding what classes to take in high school can be a tough decision, especially if you are not sure what you might like to do when you get out of high school. High school is a great place to explore your interests!

Don’t make a decision to do something that

doesn’t fit you!

Explore and take a variety of elective

classes in high school to see what you might be

interested in!

Take classes because:

your friends are you think it will be

real easy it might not require

a lot of homework

Visit with Mrs. Hansel and see what might be required courses to take in interested fields

You need 4 years of English and 3 years of math, science, and social studies. However, taking 4 years of science and math are recommended to get into a 4-year college

Look at: a college that offers

a variety of things that interest you

location size cost/financial aid requirements to be

accepted

Consider: the hours you are

expected to work your pay & will it

pay your bills the type of work

that will be asked of you to do

the expectations that your employer will have for you

~Take time to discover your interests and what you don’t like

~Talk with your teachers and Mrs. Hansel about possible careers in different fields

~Work hard in all your classes and do the best you can

~Take advantage of job shadowing

~Ask for advice! Think about what other people have to say and do the best to make decisions that are right for you!

Ready to accept the outcome whether it is a positive outcome or a consequence

Responsible to carry out the decision or know when to ask for help

Respect yourself and others your decision could affect

Make sure that your decision does not put anyone in harm and it is a safe decision

It is important to accept the challenge of making decisions to help you be ready for whatever comes your way

To be ready you need to Take initiative Be on time Have your work completed Use your planner Post important events on your calendar Work to the best of your ability

It’s late Sunday afternoon and there is a big football game on TV tonight. You and your roommate want your friends to come over and watch the game together. You know that it could get really late before the game gets over with. You know that you have to get up at 5:30 a.m. the next day to get to work on time. Your boss gets really angry when people come to work late.

Do you have your friends come over or not?

Before you rented an apartment the landlord told you to keep your music at a reasonable level, so it wouldn’t bother the people downstairs. They have been good tenants and lived in the building for several years.

One of your friends turns the music up above a reasonable level. What would you do?

The people downstairs complain even though the music is at a reasonable level? What would you do?

You went to the movies with some friends. While driving home one of your friends starts handing out cans of beer. What do you do? In a little while the driver starts driving real recklessly. What do you do?