1. Tracy Townsend.

2.  The final project is due at the end of Unit #9, and cannot be submitted late (grades are due after the unit closes)  Five pages, double-spaced, 12 point font  The #1 reason for a lower grade is that the paper is less than 5 pages

3.  What attitudes and/or behaviors do you currently have that may hinder your ability to change, set realistic goals, and be motivated?

4.  Fear of change  Fear of pushing ourselves  Boundaries we all must overcome

5. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Motivation can change your life!

6. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  External: Outside forces or people causing you to do something  Internal: The energy inside you pushing you to go after what you want

7. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.Surround yourself with positive people 2.Overcome your doubts and fears 3.Move out of your comfort zone 4.Develop a winning attitude 5.Clarify what you value in life 6.Take pride in your name and character 7.Develop a personal guiding statement 8.Strengthen your self-esteem

8. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Bring out the best in you  Find the good in bad situations  Are gracious and understanding  Build people up  Support your dreams  Make you feel comfortable and happy  Tell the truth and offer constructive criticism  Are patient, giving, and learn from others

9. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Focus on things you want to accomplish  Put your fears behind you  Go for it!

10. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Take one calculated risk per week  Ask someone to join in  Start with short-term goals  Put courage before comfort  Tell yourself, “I can do this!”  Focus on the present  Make creative decisions  Focus on your academic, work, career goals  Imagine life if you don’t leave comfort zone

11. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Work to find the good  Discover what is holding you back  Visualize your success  Find the positive people in your life  Take responsibility for your actions  Find five things you are thankful for each day

12.  In reference to the questions posed on page 9, think of one person you think of as “successful.” What characteristics does that person possess, in your opinion, that makes them a success?

13.  Most successful individuals set goals in life and are constantly moving toward them, despite any barriers or those who say they cannot succeed

14. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Personal or self-improvement  Academic  Family  Community service  Social  Health  Financial  Spiritual  Career

15.  Describe a situation in your life that made you feel hopeless, but in reality became a growth opportunity for you.

16.  That which does not kill us makes us stronger

17.  Completing your degree program is likely to take a significant amount of time. Because of this fact, it may be difficult to stay motivated toward this long-term goal. What do you do to help keep yourself motivated?

18.  Shorter-term goals  Assignment-by-assignment, unit-by-unit, or course-by-course  Celebrate success!

19. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Must be:  Reasonable  Believable  Measurable  Adaptable  Controllable  Desirable

20. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  ACTION: Goal Statement  ACTION: Steps  Target Date  Narrative Statement (A MUST)  I Deserve Statement  Signature (A Commitment)

21.  Values are shaped by parents, schools you attend, communities where you grew up, and your culture (among others). Describe your personal values that helped you decide upon your degree program and your future career goals.

22. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Your values influence your actions and bring direction to your life and help you stay motivated…

23. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. “Every time you make a choice, every time you complete a project, every time you encounter another person, you define your character and your name. Both are exclusively yours.”

24. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  It must be yours  It is based on your values  It must be strong  Example: I will live my life as a positive, upbeat, motivated person who respects others and enjoys giving to others on a daily basis.

25. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 70.1% of first-year students stated: “to be able to make more money”

26. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Men Men Men Men $22,091 $32,673 $38,337 $63,503 Women Women $13,459 $21,141 $23,905 $37,909 9 th —12 th Grade High School Associate’s Bachelor’s

27.  Helping  Individuals  Community  Others  Setting an example  Path for others to follow

28.  Describe some steps you can take to promote positive thinking in your life.

29.  Your control your thoughts and actions  Conscious decision to remain positive  Think of challenges others have overcome

30.  Which of the ten ways to increase your self-esteem on page 23 of the Cornerstone text do you value most, and describe why.

31. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Photograph of yourself that you keep in your mind  Collective product of your experiences  Personal judgment of worthiness  Material Me, Social Me, Spiritual Me

32. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  A sense of security  A sense of identity  A sense of belonging  A sense of purpose  A sense of competence

33. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.Take control of your own life 2.Take responsibility for yourself 3.Don’t allow others to tear your down 4.Control self-talk 5.Take calculated risks 6.Stop comparing yourself to others 7.Develop a victory wall or file 8.Keep your promises 9.Win with grace, lose with class 10.Be a giver

34. Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 5e Sherfield, Montgomery, & Moody © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.  Use goal setting to direct life changes  Get involved with changes in life and learning  Convert external motivators into internal motivators  Think positive and be with positive people  Step outside your comfort zone  Use your values to form a guiding statement  Forgive those in your past  Strengthen your self-esteem  Turn negative thoughts into positive energy  Don’t give in to defeat  Picture yourself as optimistic and motivated

35.  For Unit #8, we’ll discuss critical thinking  If you have no questions, I appreciate your input! Have a wonderful week!  Remember the final project!  E-mail me, get me on AIM, or use the Virtual Office if you have any questions.