Evaluating Your Priorities
Evaluating Teen’s Priorities Can Make Tough Decisions Easier
Should I stay home to work on my science project or go out with my friends?
Should I wear something that makes me feel comfortable or buy an outfit that
will impress my friends?
As teens, you often need to make difficult decisions. Understanding your priorities
can sometimes make these decisions a little easier. Here’s an exercise that may
help.
Rank this list of priorities from 1-9, most important to least important.
v Having a lot of friends, being popular
__________
v Having money
__________
v Getting good grades
__________
v Having a boyfriend or girlfriend
__________
v Getting along with my family
__________
v Excelling at _________________
(for example, music, algebra, cheerleading,
soccer)
__________
v Looking good
__________
v Being honest and loyal to my friends
__________
v Having nice clothes and possessions
__________
Adapted from 2014 Parent Institute
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
6-7