Choices, Consequences, and Course Corrections

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1. Name the Goal — A clear goal gives decisions a direction.
2. Notice Influences — Family, peers, culture, media, emotions, and access can shape a choice.
3. Compare Options — List more than one realistic option before deciding.
4. Short-Term Consequences — Short-term consequences happen soon after a choice.
5. Long-Term Consequences — Long-term consequences may affect future health, relationships, habits, or opportunities.
6. Use Support — Trusted people and resources can improve a decision.
7. Reflect Honestly — Reflection asks what happened, what helped, and what needs adjustment.
8. Change Course — A new route can be chosen when evidence or circumstances change.
9. Own the Next Step — Ownership means choosing the next realistic action and tracking it.

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