1. Goals Ch. 2 - Pg. 33

2. Definitions 1. Decision-making skills: steps that enable you to make a healthful decision (What responsible decisions have you made in the past week?) 2. Goal: Something you aim for that takes planning and work (helps to build self-esteem)

3. Def. continued 3. Short-term goal: a goal that you can reach in a short period of time 4. Long-term goal: a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

4. Def. continued 5. Values: the ideas, beliefs, & attitudes about what is important to live by. 6. Action plan: multi-step strategy to identify & achieve your goals

5. Achieving Your Goals 1.Set a specific, realistic goal, & write it down 2.List the steps you will take to reach your goal 3.Identify sources of help and support 4.Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal 5.Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints 6.Reward yourself for achieving your goal