Sue Johnson Okaloosa Walton

College 2007

Goal-setting

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Goal-setting

Our values affect our attitudes and how we define success:

“To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better…this is to have succeeded.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Our attitude is affected by our needs:

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:

Self-Actualization –

reach full potential

Esteem Needs – to feel important

Social Needs – interaction with other people

Safety Needs - to be free from threats

Physiological Needs - to sustain life

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Goal-setting

Our values system steers our goals

– Personal values– Professional values– Educational values

– What do you want?

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Goal-setting

Goals must be SMART

– Specific

– Measurable

– Action-oriented

– Realistic

– Timely

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S – Specific – state exactly what you want to accomplish. The goals are not vague or confusing, but clear and concise!

Not just: I need better equipment….but:

I want to buy a used computer.

Not just: I want a nice house….but:

I want to own my own 3 bedroom, 2-bath home.

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M – Measurable – state what you want and when you want it. This enables you to measure your progress at any point along the way.

I will save $1000.00 to buy the computer before the start of the next semester.

I will save $10,000 for the downpayment by the end of 2 years.

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A – Action oriented – this indicates how the goal will be achieved. Specify what you need to do to reach your goals.

I will set aside $25.00 each week for the computer.

I will save $500.00 per month for 2 years toward the downpayment.

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R – Realistic – Is this possible? Are the goals attainable, considering the resources and constraints relative to your situation?

I can afford to save this money.

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T – Timely – Allow reasonable time to achieve the goals but not so much time that you lose focus or motivation. Timely goals have a specific deadline.

I will achieve my goal by the end of this semester

I will have the downpayment saved by December,2009.

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Goal-setting Assignment

After completing the goals setting exercises, you will write a five-paragraph paper defining your goals. Your first paragraph is your introduction. It will briefly state your three long-term goals:

Personal Goal—relates to your life outside of NWFSC (home, relationships, etc.)

Academic Goal—relates to how you will become a successful student

Career Goal—includes how college will help you get your dream job

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Goal-setting Assignment

Your next three paragraphs will talk about these goals.

Use a separate paragraph for each goal.

Discuss several mid-term and short-term goals that will help you reach each long-term goal.

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Goal-setting Assignment

Follow the SMART formula: goal planning should be specific, measurable, action oriented, reasonable, and timely. Goals should also be positive.

Set your long-term goals for 5 years from now, your intermediate goals for 2-3 years from now, and your short-term goals for a year from now.

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Goal-setting Assignment

Your last paragraph is your conclusion:

Summarize your goals State your intentions to

attain them – how will you adapt your life?

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Goal-setting Assignment

Paper Guidelines: Your paper must be typed and

double-spaced, using an easily readable 12 pt. font (Times Roman, Courier, etc.)

Include a one-inch margin on all sides.

Skip a line between paragraphs.