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VOCABULUARY Q1 LIST #1 1.bereft (adj) deprived of; made unhappy through loss 2.fortitude (n) courage in facing difficulties 3.guise (n) an external appearance 4.insidious (adj) intended to deceive or entrap 5.opulent (adj) wealthy; luxurious 6.tentative (adj) uncertain 7.warily (adv): cautiously

HABIT #2: Begin with the End in Mind

GOAL Definition –The result towards which effort is directed Synonyms –Objective Antonym –Wish

HABIT #2: DEVELOP a clear picture of where you want to go in life. DEVELOP a clear picture of where you want to go in life.

GOALS Things we consciously want to attain, accomplish, or achieve. Things we consciously want to attain, accomplish, or achieve. WHY SET GOALS? 1. You put yourself in control. 2. Goal-setting enhances performance in all areas in life. 3. You increase your level of motivation.

S.M.A.R.T. Goals S pecific – What is it? How will you do it? How often? S pecific – What is it? How will you do it? How often? M easurable – Can you check the progression? M easurable – Can you check the progression? A ttainable – Do you have the resources to achieve it? A ttainable – Do you have the resources to achieve it? R ealistic – Is this goal too challenging? R ealistic – Is this goal too challenging? T imely – Is there a specific deadline for the goal? T imely – Is there a specific deadline for the goal?

EXAMPLE I will get into shape. I will get into shape. I will join a gym and exercise 2x a week. I will join a gym and exercise 2x a week. Change to a SMART goal.

SMART or NOT SMART? 1. To study harder 2. To get a 4.0 spring semester GPA 3. To become a better student 4. To maximize my study time each day before social activities 5. To improve my next test grade in SS by one-letter grade 6. To find a summer job 7. I want to join a club 8. I want to lose weight 9. To join a sport 10. To locate and research at least five possible summer jobs by February 28 th

You have your goal - - what ’ s your plan on getting there? ACTION PLAN Map it out & make an...

I will lose 3 pounds by October break by running at least 3x a week with a friend. ACTION PLAN Schedule a time for my husband to watch the kiddies (MWF or T TH Sa 5-530) Schedule a time for my husband to watch the kiddies (MWF or T TH Sa 5-530) Call FRIEND and see if they can meet me on those days to exercise. Call FRIEND and see if they can meet me on those days to exercise. Go to Sport Authority on Wednesday and buy a pair of running shoes. Go to Sport Authority on Wednesday and buy a pair of running shoes. 11

Let ’ s Practice!!! 1) Write your draft goal Answer: What kind of obstacles do you think you may run into with this goal? Answer: What kind of obstacles do you think you may run into with this goal? Answer: What can you do to overcome these obstacles? Answer: What can you do to overcome these obstacles? 2) SHARE with your elbow partner. 3) Rewrite your goal to be SMART 4) Write 3 plans of action of how to get to that goal.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Lao Tzu

“ To fail to plan is to plan to fail. ” – Benjamin Franklin

SMART GOAL 1) Write a goal for each in your note book. #1 – Long term academic goal #1 – Long term academic goal #2 – Short term academic goal #2 – Short term academic goal #3 – Short term personal goal #3 – Short term personal goal #4 – Long term personal goal #4 – Long term personal goal 2) Get approved by Mrs. Roy 2) Get approved by Mrs. Roy

ASSIGNMENT 1. In your notes, choose an academic OR personal goal. 2. Write a specific 3 point action plan in achieving your goal. 3. 8x11 ” poster 4. Write your goal on the top of the poster with a picture of your starting and end point. 5. Write and draw the three steps that represent the ACTION plan that you will you be taking to achieve your goals. 6. DUE TOMORROW!!!