Over 70 activities, discussions, role plays, simulations, and reproducible handouts develop in students self-motivation, positive attitudes, effective communication skills, decision-making, problem-solving and planning skills, reasonable self-expectations and a personal vision. This book demonstrates to students through enjoyable activities that the gap between dreams and accomplishments is filled, not with luck and more dreaming, but with planning and action. Students learn to develop written goals, make deliberate, considered decisions, communicate effectively, create step-by-step plans of action, motivate themselves, understand and effectively use self-talk and affirmations to control their attitudes. These experiences impart vital knowledge and skills that empower young people in their lives today and in the future. Grades 7-12