Planning Your Future What Does Your Future Hold?

Planning Your Future What Does Your Future Hold?

What job will you have? Where will you live? What are some key things that you feel would be required to have in order to be happy and successful?

How do you plan to achieve this future? University? College? Apprenticeship? Work force? Unsure or undecided?

There is no one correct, perfect path to your future goals and dreams. With preparation, perseverance and dedication, you can achieve all you hope to.

The world beyond High School What does it mean to you? What kind of changes are you excited about? Are there any changes you are not excited about?

Balancing Your Life It is important to bring your life into balance in order to achieve a sense of control and purpose How would you define balance? Balance is the internal sense of steadiness that results when all parts of a person’s life are in unity with what he or she values

Benefits of a Balanced Life It brings personal fulfillment When what you think, feel and believe aligns with your actions, you feel happy and satisfied It supports a healthy lifestyle. The better the balance, the better you will feel physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. You will have time and energy

Benefits of a Balanced Life It empowers you When life is in balance you feel strong enough to respond to personal, family, school and work demands

Factors That Affect Balance There are several factors that affect the balance in your life. Some you have control over and some you may not. It takes skill and persistence to maintain balance in your life. The longer you maintain balance, the more it becomes a way of life

Factors That Affect Balance Your Personal Needs You must acknowledge your needs and adjust your life to accommodate them. Your Personal Expectations Have realistic expectations of yourself and others Your Personal Resources Human, Non-human, Family, and Community

Answer the following questions in your notes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What factors could contribute to feeling out of balance or out of control in your life? Do you have time for relationships you value? Can you complete the daily tasks of living without rushing or lowering your standard of quality? Are you healthy? Do you feel as if you have some control and direction in life?