Establishing Priorities and Setting Achievable Goals

KEY TERMS prioritize short-term goal long-term goal resource resourceful contingency plans

Prioritize Deciding which goals and activities are the most important to you

Students should be able to: Discuss reasons for priorities Discuss influences on priorities Explain the benefits of setting goals Explain the different types of goals Identify resources that help people achieve their goals Compare strategies for making the most of resources Outline the four steps of the management process

Think of yourself in 10 years Where would you like to be living? What would you like to be doing?

Goal Something you aim to achieve AND… Are willing to plan and work for

Short-term goal Something you want to accomplish SOON Within an hour Day Week Or Month

Examples of Short-term goals I will make 85 % average or better in all classes at the end of first semester. I will try out for the Tucker High School basketball team. I will find a dress to wear to the Homecoming dance.

Long-term goal Something you want to accomplish further in the future 1 year Or longer

Examples of Long-term Goals I will graduate from high school June 2012 with a GPA of 3.2 or better. I will apply and be accepted to Virginia Tech by early decision deadline in the Fall I will become a medical coding specialist.

Resource Something you can use to achieve a goal KNOWLEDGEFAMILY TIMEMONEY

Resourceful The ability to manage your resources to achieve a goal.

Why should I know what my priorities are? Priorities give you direction to follow as you learn to manage your life

Using the Goals Worksheet Write down 2 or more long- term goals for each of the following categories.  Education  Career  Family  Personal/Leisure

With others at your table… Share your goals relating to:  Education  Career  Family  Personal/Leisure

Discuss the influence of needs, wants and values on priorities. Knowing your needs, wants and values (what’s important to you) helps you set goals that are important to you also. Good managers focus on meeting needs before wants.

What does the word “manage” mean? List the things you have managed today: Tasks People Resources Others?

What are the benefits of good management skills? Help you determine priorities Help you set career and personal goals Help you use your time, money, energy, and other resources effectively Help you balance your work and social life Enable you to get more out of life

Why should I set goals for myself? Setting goals… gives a sense of direction and a sense of purpose leads to a more fulfilling life gives a sense of accomplishment

Why should I set goals for myself? boosts self confidence, and improves self esteem