1. Goal Setting for Students ® Notes for the Presenter This presentation can be used as a stand alone resource or used in conjunction with the individual student workbook. For BEST RESULTS consider getting a book for students to keep and refer back to as they develop these new life skills. Available formats: E-book Paperback KindleE-bookPaperbackKindle The FREE presentation includes 60 slides. We also offer four (4) shorter versionsfour (4) shorter versions that are 20 - 25 slides each and are designed for one class period. Professional development seminars are available (please contact us for details) Other FREE items on the Goal Setting for Students website: –Goal setting form - Sample book chapterGoal setting form - Sample book chapter –Best Advice ideas - Life skills ideasBest Advice ideas - Life skills ideas Contact Information: John Bishop Accent on Success GoalSettingForStudents.com EmailGoalSettingForStudents.com Email

2. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Goal Setting For Students ® Accent On Success is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students succeed in school and in life. --------- This presentation covers about 65% of chapters 4 & 5 in the Goal Setting For Students ® book

3. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Chapter 4 Investing In YOURSELF What We Will Discuss THE QUESTION to ask daily Use your inner – voice to your advantage The five YES! Count on Me!! words The six Bummer Words Find a mentor Points for Discussion

4. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected THE QUESTION --- Ask Yourself Daily Am I giving my best efforts to today’s activities? (write it down on a piece of paper) If you answer yes – congratulations. If you answered no, what changes are you willing to make? This is Your Life – Your Goals – Your Success!

5. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Your Inner Voice “A man’s doubts and fears are his worst enemies.” William Wrigley, Jr. Everyone has an inner voice Everyone talks to themselves It’s your choice to be positive or negative You control the on/off switch – You have the power to turn off the negative thoughts Use your inner voice for positive self-talk.

6. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected YES! Count On Me Words Be positive and enthusiastic when you use these pro-active, I can do it words. Yes….. I can….. I will….. Sometimes called the five scariest words in the English language. These five words tell people you are willing to be accountable for your actions.

7. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected YES! Count On Me Words Examples: Yes, I will hand my homework in on time. I will be there on Saturday to help organize the car wash fund raising project. I can have my Science project completed by Friday.

8. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Bummer Words These six words can hold you back from reaching your full potential. No Never Maybe Can’t Won’t If There are many times that you need to use these words. However, they become a Bummer Words when you use them as an excuse for not doing something.

9. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Bummer Words Examples If only I were taller. I could never get a good grade in Math. I can’t do that, I’m not any good. I won’t hand my homework in on time. Maybe I’ll try it, but I won’t like it. No, I don’t want to do it.

10. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected How do tests, quizzes, term papers and classroom discussions help YOU? They teach you how to: Read and comprehend new information Organize your thoughts Communicate effectively orally and in writing Prioritize your time Listen and take notes Determine your areas of strength and areas that need more of your attention How do they help your teacher?

11. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Find a Mentor A mentor is ….part cheerleader, part coach, part teacher, part student, part guide, and part listener. A mentor guides, inspires, encourages, counsels, advises, questions, and answers. from MentorPlace.com

12. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Reserved Points for Discussion Why is it important to minimize the Bummer Words? (no, can’t, won’t, never, maybe and if) What is THE QUESTION to ask yourself daily? What does this quote mean to you? “Goals determine your thoughts. Thoughts determine your life.” Anonymous

13. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Chapter 5 Measure Your Progress What to Expect Four ways to measure your progress toward reaching your goal Why helping others is important Quotes to Ponder Points for discussion

14. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Four Ways to Measure Your Progress Reality Time Five Ways to Check Your Self-Image Taking Responsibility Completing Your Specific Action Steps

15. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Reality Time Reality time is a time to look yourself in the mirror. Find some alone time each day for an honest review of your daily activities. Be honest. This is YOUR reality. If you are dishonest about your efforts, you will only be hurting yourself.

16. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Five Ways to Check Your Self-Image Are you using the positive YES! Count On Me Words? Yes, I can and I will Are you using fewer Bummer Words? No, never, can’t, won’t, maybe and if Are you daily asking yourself: Am I Giving My Best Effort? Are you using your Reality Time for honest reflection? Do you have a positive mental attitude?

17. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Four Ways to Take Responsibility 1. See what needs to be done and do it before being asked. 2. Do things with more focus and energy. 3. Learn from your accomplishments and your missteps. 4. Everyone has a job – as a student, your job is to get a good education. Take an active and positive part in it. Taking responsibility is a great way to tell people that you are growing up.

18. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Quote to Ponder To you agree with this quote? “ What matters in today’s world is not the difference between those who believe and those who do not, but the difference is between those who care and those who don’t.” Abbe Pire

19. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Complete Your Action Steps Remember your goals should be written down and have specific action steps Each action step is like a rung on a ladder. Each completed action step gets you closer to reaching your goal. A journey starts with a single step. Chinese Proverb

20. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Importance of Helping Others Successful people: 1) Have goals 2) Measure their progress toward reaching them 3) Know it is important to help others “ Do something for somebody everyday for which you will not get paid.” Albert Schweitzer

21. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected How to Get Started Make education your TOP priority Take action - start right now – TODAY Ask your parents, teachers and friends to help you get started Don’t forget to help your friends set and achieve their goals

22. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected This is YOUR life! YOUR goals! YOUR success! You are a Winner!! Dream + Action Steps + Target Date = Goal

23. www.GoalSettingForStudents.com Copyright Protected Goal Setting For Students ® Thank You for Helping Students Succeed!!!! Other available presentations --- designed for one class period: Goal Setting 101 & Samples and Practice (21 slides)Goal Setting 101 & Samples and Practice (21 slides) Investing in Yourself & Measure Your Progress (23 slides)Investing in Yourself & Measure Your Progress What is Success? & Goal Setting 101 (21 slides)What is Success? & Goal Setting 101 Meeting the Challenge (17 slides) Meeting the Challenge Contact Information: John Bishop Accent on Success GoalSettingForStudents.com EmailGoalSettingForStudents.comEmail