THE POWER OF

CHOICE
Communication Applications
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

I can’t _____________________
I can’t pass Algebra.
I can’t skip school.
I can’t lose weight.

FILL IN THE BLANK AGAIN…

 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
EVERYTHING ELSE
IN OUR LIVES IS
A CHOICE!
Control over your life
Free will is what distinguishes us between animals.
You can accomplish anything with enough will and determination.

WHAT IS GAINED BY MAKING

GOOD CHOICES?
 Animals

Stimulus Response

Humans

Stimulus choice Response

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.

CHOICE = POWER
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.
 Self-
Actualization

Ego/Esteem
Needs
Appreciation,
feeling good

Belonging Needs
Family, friends, groups

Safety Needs
Free from harm – physical, financial and
emotional

Physical Needs
Food, Water, Shelter
 Response-Ability
Freedom
Power
Ownership Choice
Where do you choose to live?

Lay blame
Justify
Deny
Victim Quit
INSPIRATION - LIFE IS ABOUT MAKING CHOICES