1. Lesson 6.1 Self-Motivation Lesson 6.2 Action Plans Lesson 6.3 Time Management 6 CHAPTER Setting Goals ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

2. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 6.1 Self-Motivation Goals Identify how self-motivation is needed to set goals. Understand the differences between long-term, medium- term, and short-term goals. Describe why timelines are necessary when setting goals. Terms self-motivation procrastinate long-term goals medium-term goals short-term goals 2 Chapter 6

3. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Goals to Set What strategies should you follow? What goals should you set? How can you stay motivated to reach your goals if you run into problems with your plan? Self-motivation Procrastination 3 Chapter 6

4. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Set Your Goals Types of goals Long-term goals Medium-term goals Short-term goals Strategies Realistic Challenging Positive Measurable 4 Chapter 6

5. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Timelines Determine how much time you need to meet each step or goal Divide the time you need into smaller parts Use a calendar or planner Write down your timeline 5 Chapter 6

6. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 6.1 Self-Motivation SUMMARY Self-motivation is the determination to stay on track and to avoid distractions. Long-term goals are completed in five or more years. Medium-term goals are finished in one to two years. Short- term goals take less than one year to complete. Each goal should have a timeline so a person can monitor the goal’s progression. 6 Chapter 6

7. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 6.2 Action Plans Goals Recognize the influences that could affect your Action Plan. Describe the steps and criteria for developing a career Action Plan. Develop strategies for overcoming roadblocks. Terms Action Plan backup plan roadblocks 7 Chapter 6

8. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Action Plan Shows how to get from where you are now to where you want to be Lists steps to your goal, directing a way to the future Details everything you need to know to reach a goal 8 Chapter 6

9. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Remember Your Influences P*A*T*H to Success People Trends 9 Chapter 6

10. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Steps to Action Research your career Identify possible ways to reach your ideal career Divide your career plan into small steps Decide which steps will be easier if you get help Begin with your goal and work backward to reach your ideal career Put your career plan in print Check your plan’s progress periodically Be flexible 10 Chapter 6

11. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Roadblocks Barriers that may slow or stop the progress of your Action Plan Common roadblocks to career success Difficulty with school Family issues Procrastination Lack of money Competition 11 Chapter 6

12. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Strategies for Overcoming Roadblocks Ask for help from someone who understands your situation Break a roadblock into smaller parts, and try to find a solution for each Create a backup plan for the major steps of your Action Plan, just in case 12 Chapter 6

13. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 6.2 Action Plans SUMMARY Influences such as one’s P*A*T*H to Success, various people, and trends can affect one’s career goals. An Action Plan details what a person needs to know to reach a goal. If one anticipates a roadblock, he or she can prepare for it by including backup plans for overcoming possible barriers in the Action Plan. 13 Chapter 6

14. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Lesson 6.3 Time Management Goals Describe how to prioritize activities to achieve goals. Explain scheduling short and long projects to achieve good time management. Discuss how time wasters can interrupt time management. Terms priorities time wasters 14 Chapter 6

15. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Set Priorities Time management Study habits Points to Consider Eat right, get plenty of sleep, and exercise Learn to set priorities Do not be a perfectionist Avoid procrastination Learn how to schedule Set deadlines Reward yourself for successes and achieved goals 15 Chapter 6

16. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Scheduling Break the large project into smaller chunks Decide the steps for each of the smaller parts Set deadlines for each smaller task—and meet the deadlines Continuously look for ways to improve and simplify your task management Take notes on the progress, including suggestions for improvement 16 Chapter 6

17. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Time Wasters Typical time wasters Television Music Texting Social networking Video games Phone conversations Other time wasters Multitasking Lapses of time 17 Chapter 6

18. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER Strategies to Avoid Wasting Time Use electronic devices as rewards Take a break 18 Chapter 6

19. ©2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE Investigating Your CAREER 6.3 Time Management SUMMARY Setting priorities allows one to realize and complete the most important things. Scheduling in the priorities, then the regular daily and weekly activities and chores, allows one to see where there is free time. Time wasters, such as texting, phone calls, and television, need to be controlled so that the schedule is completed first. 19 Chapter 6