1. Setting Goals and Managing Time Chapter 2

2. They simply have limited goals…
“People are not lazy.
They simply have limited goals…
That is, goals that do not inspire them.”
Tony Robbins,
Motivational speaker and writer

3. Strategy to Set Goals Define the goal Put it on paper
Make the goal your own
Put it on paper
Draw picture – cut out a picture – write it
Lay out an Action Plan
Create excitement along the way
Take little steps every day

4. Identifying your goals
Goals should be realistic.
Take into account your talents
They should be challenging
They should require effort
They should inspire you

5. Types of Goals Personal Goals Educational Goals Professional Goals
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Personal Goals
Relate to your family and private life
Educational Goals
What you want to learn
Professional Goals
What kind of licenses you need or $
Community Service Goals
Improving conditions in your neighborhood

6. Length of Time to Achieve Goals
Short-term goals: a year or less
Intermediate-term goals: one to five years
Long-term goals: at least five years
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7. Six Rules for Stating Goals
Express your goals in positive language
ex: I will graduate with straight As
Make your goals as specific as possible
ex: I want to travel to Japan
Make your goals measurable
ex: I will save $1,000
Set a deadline
Have a variety of goals
Make your goals your own
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8. Action Plan Set a deadline for getting started
Future Assignment
Set a deadline for getting started
List small tasks and do them
Assign a short period of time during which you will work on your goal
Do the worst thing first
Use positive self talk
Don’t procrastinate: waste time

9. Motivating Yourself
Motivation: having the energy to work toward a goal.
What gets you out of bed in the morning? What gives you energy?
Intrinsic Motivation: motivation that comes from within
Do do something because you want to do it
It bring you happiness
Extrinsic Motivation: motivation that comes from outside. You are going to get something out of it
- I will get straight As because my parents will give me money

10. Reaching Your Goals: Staying Motivated
Expect plateaus. Don’t give up!
Create your own extrinsic rewards.
Ask family and friends for help.
Visualize a better future.
Don’t be afraid of failure (or success).
Be flexible and don’t expect perfection.
Stay highly hopeful!
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11. Enjoy the Journey!
You are the master
of your own destiny!

12. Goal Inventory Assignment
Review assignment
Start working on assignment in class
I will walk around to help you