1. Chapter THREE: Discovering Self-Motivation
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Chapter THREE: Discovering Self-Motivation
Quiz, Ring Toss, Index Cards
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Homework
Note: No late assignments will be accepted.
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Quiz Time
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Ice Breaker
Ring Toss
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5. Discovering Self-Motivation
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Discovering Self-Motivation
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6. A Formula for Motivation
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A Formula for Motivation
V x E = M
V = Values (how important something is to us)
E = Expectation (how confident we are about achieving it)
M = Motivation (how motivated we are when you multiple V and E)
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Example of V x E = M
Joe’s goal is to earn an “A” in his English class
Joe want’s to become a published author, so his goal has high value, a 10
Joe always has done well in writing course, so his expectation of success is also 10
Joe’s formula:
V x E = M
10 x 10 = 100
Clearly, his motivation is high
Dive Deeper: What if it was a science class? Science is not Joe’s favorite subject.
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8. Designing a Compelling Life Plan
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Designing a Compelling Life Plan
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9. Designing a Compelling Life Plan
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Designing a Compelling Life Plan
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10. How to Set a Goal Using DAPPS
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How to Set a Goal Using DAPPS
To be truly motivating, a goal needs 5 qualities
“DAPPS” is an acronym:
Dated
Achievable
Personal
Positive
Specific
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Dated
Motivating goals have specific deadlines
Short term goals are a few months or less
Long term goals are usually more than a year
As your deadline approaches, your motivation typically increases
If you don’t meet your deadline, you have opportunity to review and create a new plan
Without a deadline, you could stretch your pursuit of a goal and may not reach it
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Achievable
Motivating goals are challenging but realistic
Example:
Getting ready for a marathon:
Practice one week before by running around the block
Practice one year before with someone who has done it
Set your limit… not too high and not too low
Ask yourself: “Is achieving this goal at least 50% believable to me?” Or “Can this be done?”
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Personal
Motivating goals are your goals, not someone else’s
Ask yourself if this goal contribute to your personal desire/dream
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Positive
Motivating goals focus your energy on what you do want rather than on what you don’t want
Translate negative goals into positive goals
Negative: I’m not going to fail this class
Positive: I’m going to earn at least a B in this class
Negative: I will stop being late to classes
Positive: I will arrive early to every class
Negative: I will stop eating junk food
Positive: I will start eating healthy food
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Specific
Motivating goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms
Example
Good: My goal is to do better this semester
Better: I goal is to achieve a 3.5 GPA by Dec. 12, 20XX
Good: My goal is to play harder on the basketball court
Better: My goal is to achieve at least 80% field goal by Oct. 15, 20XX
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16. Review DAPPS
Dated: specific deadlines for goals Achievable: realistic goals Personal: goals are your goals, not someone else’s Positive: focus your energy on what you do want rather than what you don’t want Specific: goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms

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Affirmation Exercise
One index card for each student
Before you write, think about qualities or characteristics you want, desire or strengthen
Hint: think of your weaknesses and change them into positive qualities
Outgoing, confident, creative, strong, organized, empathic, knowledgeable, secure, wise, supportive, assertive, etc.
Complete the following sentence:
I am a _______ , _______ and _______ student
Wait for further instructions
Index cards
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Homework
Journal 9 – page 76
Journal 10 – page 81
Journal 11 – page 89
Read Wise Choices in College
Taking Notes – page 93
Journals for 5th edition only:
8, 9, 10
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Study Guide
Formula for motivation
DAPPS
Affirmation
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