Decisions are made regarding those behaviors which contribute to a quality of life which contributes to happiness and high-level wellness. It involves the ability to weigh the pros and cons of options, recognize potential consequences, and evaluate the effectiveness of the choice. Goal-setting is the process of establishing realistic and achievable objectives based on individual needs, interests, values, and beliefs. Planning is the process of developing a method of action or procedure to reach a goal. The activities designed in the plan should specifically connect to the desired goals and have timelines for evaluation of progress.
Stress management is the process of alleviating the effects of distressful stimuli.
It includes understanding personal stressors, their holistic effects, and how to utilize appropriate interventions to mediate these effects. Time management is the process of planning and carrying out one's activities in relation to available time, tasks to be performed, and prearranged deadlines. A.1 recognizing the holistic nature of wellness. A.2 evaluating their own healthy behaviors and risky behaviors. A.4 identifying unexamined cultural and personal assumptions and misperceptions which affect their well-being.