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Responsible Life Choices

Responsible Life Choices

Making Responsible Life Choices

As a young adult, you face choices with real consequences: relationships, substance use, financial decisions, and career paths. Responsible decision-making involves gathering information, considering consequences, and acting in line with your values.
Example

Decision-Making Framework

Step 1: Identify the decision. Step 2: Gather information. Step 3: List your options. Step 4: Consider consequences (short-term and long-term). Step 5: Choose the option that aligns with your values. Step 6: Act and take responsibility.
Note

Remember

Avoid making important decisions when emotional, tired, or under pressure. The choices you make in matric can shape the next decade of your life.

Key Vocabulary

Responsible decision-makingMaking choices based on information, values, and consideration of consequences
ConsequenceThe result or effect of an action or choice
AccountabilityTaking ownership of your choices and their outcomes

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