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Explore the transformative power of choice in shaping your life. Reflect on how your decisions impact your outcomes and discover the freedom in owning your actions. Embrace the mindset of empowerment and take control of your destiny.
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The Power of Choice Professional Communications
Fill in the blank • I have to _____________________ • I have to come to work every day. • I have to make good grades. • I have to take out the trash each night.
Fill in the blank again… • I can’t _____________________ • I can’t pass Algebra. • I can’t skip school. • I can’t lose weight.
Sentence Change • I choose to ____________________. • I choose to come to work every day. • I choose to make good grades. • I choose to take out the trash each night. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Why or Why not?
Sentence Change again… • I don’t want to ____________________. • I don’t want to pass Algebra. • I don’t want to skip school. • I don’t want to lose weight. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Why or Why not?
Control • There are very few things in which we do not have control. • Height • Genetics • Who your parents/family are • Weather
Musts • There are only five things we MUST do in order to survive. • Breathe • Eat • Drink • Go to the bathroom • Sleep
What is gained by making good choices? • Control over your life • Free will is what distinguishes us between animals. • You can accomplish anything with enough will and determination.
Animals Stimulus Response Humans Response Stimulus choice
Choice = Power • The choices we make can either bring us closer to or further from our dreams. • Saying “I have to” and “I can’t” all the time tells the world that you are a victim and that you have no control. You let others make decisions for you.
So what can you do? • If you don’t like something in your life, change it. • Our choices affect us every day. • Choosing to get out of bed and come to school. • Doing class work or homework. • Behavior • How we treat others
Why do people sometimes make poor choices? • Sometimes a “need” in their lives is not filled.
Response-Ability Freedom Power Choice Ownership Where do you choose to live? Lay blame Justify Deny Quit Victim