Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Chapter 2 Values, Goals and Time: Managing Yourself Keys to Success, Brief Fifth Edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. “Successfully Intelligent people… are well aware of the penalties for procrastination. They schedule their time so that the important things get done – and done well.” Robert Sternberg

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Real Questions, Practical Answers How can I choose a major that is right for me?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Why Is It Important to Know What You Value? How Values Affect Your Educational Experience Values and Cultural Diversity

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Values Principles or qualities that one considers important Be careful – physical traits and roles are different from values, which usually reflect a goal Some values have PERSONAL qualities and some are BEHAVIORALLY ORIENTED

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Values can include: Honesty Personal accountability Family Money Learning Security Being successful Openness Academic Integrity: cheating clashes with many positive values. Cultural Competency: Appreciating other cultures. Values can lead to prejudice when we judge others for not sharing the same values. People who value diversity are better equipped to work with others in the workplace.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Knowing your values helps you define and set your goals.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Do You Set and Achieve Goals? Set Long-Term Goals Set Short-Term Goals Prioritize Goals Work to Achieve Goals

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Goals Reinforce One Another LONG-TERM Goals – intended to be attained over a long period of time (years, not months) SHORT-TERM Goals – narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months) Short-term goals help you reach long-term goals. Prioritizing your goals helps you analyze what’s most important. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAY ATTENTION to the most important thing first, and MAKE WISE CHOICES.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Working to Achieve Goals Define your goal-setting strategy How do you plan to reach your goal? Set a timetable When do you want to accomplish your goal? Be accountable for your progress What safeguards will keep you on track? Get unstuck What will you do if you hit a roadblock?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Can You Begin to Explore Majors? Short-term Goal #1 – Use Self-Assessments to Identify Interests and Talents Short-term Goal #2 – Explore Academic Options Short-term Goal #3 – Establish Your Academic Schedule Be Flexible As You Come to a Decision

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. How Can You Effectively Manage Your Time? Identify Your Time-related Needs and Preferences Build a Schedule Use a tool that works for you: Yellow pad, Planner, PDA Use Scheduling Techniques: Prioritize Fight Procrastination Act early and plan for the worst Be Flexible Manage Stress by Managing Time

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. You can’t achieve your goals if you don’t manage your time.

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Why do we procrastinate? Unrealistic or intimidating goals No goals at all! Lack of belief in yourself Fear What do you do to avoid what you don’t want to face?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Anti-Procrastination Strategies –Act early and plan for the worst –Ask for help –Take the first step –Reward yourself with something tangible –Don’t expect perfection of yourself –Think about the positive effects of completing the task –Set reasonable goals –Use positive self-talk

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Why do students give up? Poor self-management = values ≠ goals No goals Misuse of time Ultimately = STRESS! Don’t fall into this trap!

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Thinking Successfully About Values, Goals, and Time Analytical thinking – evaluate your values, goals and how you will spend your time – you need to THINK! Creative thinking – how will you manage your time and set goals within your stress level – you need to be CREATIVE! Practical thinking – self-awareness, self-management skills, time management, working towards a goal, stress management are PRACTICAL!

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. Paseo This Spanish word refers to an activity that traditionally takes place in Spanish towns in the evening after the afternoon siesta, or rest. At this late afternoon hour, families often dress up and enjoy a paseo – a walk outdoors in the town to be seen and to socialize. How would you apply this word to your life?

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5 th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey All rights reserved. “ Goals are dreams with deadlines.” Diana Scharf Hunt