Not Me!

Yeah, you! Sometimes people think that they can make no choices or decision at all and eventually they'll just drift into something worthwhile to do. Others think they can make choices on the fly and even if they turn out badly, it won't matter much. But every choice has future consequences. Positive choices take you a step closer to your goals and dreams. Poor choices will take you a step away from your goals and dreams. And NO CHOICES AT ALL are really just poor choices in disguise. By making positive choices now, you are making an incredible investment in your future. Take a few minutes and write down your goals and dreams.

My Future Goals and Dreams

My educational goals and dreams are (check all that apply):

	High school diploma
	Associate degree
	Vocational training and/or certification
	Bachelors degree
	PhD

Other educational goals:

My career goals and dreams are (list the top three choices):

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My future family goals and dreams are (check all that apply):

	I would like to get married by the age of:
	I would like to have a family some day.
	I don't see myself getting married or having a family.

My goals and dreams for my community are (check all that apply):

	Volunteer as often as I can at the community center.
	Find ways to help the homeless.
	Travel to a third world country to volunteer.
	Adopt a child when I am ready.

Other community goals:

DID YOU KNOW...

In the U.S., teens spend an average of six to seven hours each day with some form of media.