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Time Management
Values
Decision Making
LifeSmarts
Anything Goes
100
A college student who skips class An unproductive worker An airplane arriving late
What is an example of the phrase "Time is Money?"
100
What is the definition of a value?
The belief or feeling that someone/something is worthwhile
100
Identify the Problem
What is the first step in the decision making process?
100
Items you must have to live.
What are Needs?
100
In your possible selves trees, what did the roots represent?
People that support who you are now or will support you in what you wish to become.
200
specific, time-dated, tangible, and measurable
What are the requirements of a well-constrcted goal?
200
Knowing the difference between right and wrong (ex. not driving over the speed limit because you know it's wrong)
What are moral values?
200
An example of the 3rd step in the decision making process.
What is coming up with the pros and cons of two different choices you are considering?
200
Life Smarts told you to make SMART decisions. What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely
200
From the Time Vase, the middle-sized activities, such as cleaning your room, that are important to fit into the schedule, but it wouldn't be a BIG deal if you didn't get them done.
What are rocks?
300
An example of how to "organize yourself."
What is "set goals, direct your activities, become attuned to your work cycles?"
300
Who influences your values?
Family Peers Media
300
Follow up - Evaluate your decision
What is the 6th step in the decision making process?
300
What is an opportunity cost?
the trade-offs we make when we choose one alternative over another Example: if you choose choir as your elective class this year, you may have to forego the shop class that really interests you. If you work a summer job, you won’t have as much free time with your friends but you may have more money to save for post-secondary education.
300
From the Time Vase, the small "tasks" that fill up our time and prevent us from fitting everything important into our weekend time.
What is sand?
400
What is the juggler concept of life balance?
Glass balls will break and shatter Bouncy balls will bounce and stop but they wont break
400
What is a value that is worthy in its own right? (ex. being helpful to someone who needs it)
What is an intrinsic value?
400
Gathering information about your alternatives.
What is the 2nd step in the decision making process?
400
Daily Double!
800 points!
400
From the Time Vase, the very important tasks that MUST be done, such as working, homework, or doctors appointments.
What are boulders?
500
In general, what percentage of our lifetime is spent in bed?
one third of the average person's life is spent in bed
500
Why is it important to recognize what your values are?
It’s easier to face new situations You can understand yourself better You can make decisions based on what you value most Your goals will reflect your values
500
The 5th step of the decision making process.
What is "making your decision?" Now... give me an example.
500
What are 3 of the 9 most common decision making strategies that you learned about from Life Smarts?
Spontaneity: Choosing the first option that comes to mind; giving little or no consideration to the consequences of the choice Compliance: Going along with family, school, work, or peer expectations Procrastination: Postponing thought and action until options are limited Agonizing: Accumulating so much information that analyzing the options becomes overwhelming Intention: Choosing an option that will be both intellectually and emotionally satisfying Desire: Choosing the option that might achieve the best result, regardless of the Risk involved Avoidance: Choosing the option that is most likely to avoid the worst possible result Security: Choosing the option that will bring some success, offend the fewest people, and pose the least risk Synthesis: Choosing the option that has a good chance to succeed and which you like the best
500
Name one thing you can do to strengthen your possible selves tree.
spend more time with family, less time on the computer, try harder in school, quit bad habits