http youtubeuoXuapqVDyo Purposes of GoalSetting Increases the desire to achieve Increases efficiency and effectiveness by specifying desired outcomes Guide and direct behaviors Provide clarity ID: 1003086
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1. Goal-Setting & Decision-Makinghttp://youtu.be/uoXuapqVDyo
2. Purposes of Goal-SettingIncreases the desire to achieveIncreases efficiency and effectiveness by specifying desired outcomesGuide and direct behaviorsProvide clarityProvide challenges and standardsReflect on what’s important to you (the goal-setter)
3. Purposes of Goal-Setting Cont’Increase motivation and desire to achieveIncreases/improves pride and self-confidenceDecreases negative attitude/behaviorsHelps improve performancehttp://youtu.be/GrPpB_ZXf3Y
4. 9 Life Aspects of Goals (what to consider)ArtisticAttitudeEducationPleasureSocialPhysicalCareerFamilyFinancial
5. Prioritize Your GoalsOnce you have decided on goals using the 9 Aspects of Life, you need to decide which goals are most important and prioritize them accordinglyMake sure when you are developing goals and/or prioritizing them, you focus on what is best for you – your goals and priorities have to be about you and for you, not someone else
6. Types of GoalsShort-Term Goals = achievable in the near future (hour, day, days, week, month)Long-Term Goals = achievable in a longer period of time (months, 1 semester, 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, lifetime)
7. Goals vs. ObjectivesGoalsBroadGeneral IntentionsIntangibleAbstractDifficult to MeasureObjectivesNarrowPreciseTangibleConcreteMeasureable
8. The “SMART” Goal-Setting Model S – Specific: Explain specific objectives for your goalM – Measureable: Establish guidelines for how the goal is going to be achievedA – Attainable: Make sure goals are attainable – consider resources/constraintsR – Relevant: Ensure that your goals meet your needs and desiresT – Timely: Allow a reasonable amount of time to complete your goal http://youtu.be/5eI5JvTGzAI http://youtu.be/d6o5PyJM3bY
9. Putting Goals In Action…Action Plan = a multi-step strategy to identify and achieve goalsSet a specific, realistic goal, and write it down (state as positive)List the steps you will take to reach your goalIdentify sources of help and support (friends, teachers, family, mentors, etc.)Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goalEvaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints – revisions may be necessaryReward yourself for achieving your goal – enjoy the personal satisfactionConsider the obstacles that may affect you (gender, family, race, culture, etc.)http://youtu.be/Rb1uzHNcYcA
10. Thoughts and more….http://youtu.be/VA8D1cGW5Qk 3 Stepshttp://youtu.be/Qvcx7Y4caQE Procrastination
11. Decision-Making: Eight Steps in Making a DecisionState the problem objectively (Define what is happening)Gather information about the problem (Do not try to solve the problem)List pros and cons of the problem (Why is there a decision to be made)Develop alternatives (Don’t force yourself into only one choice/solution)Analyze alternatives (Look at pros and cons)Select an alternative (Make a decision based on what is best for you)Implement the alternative (Test your decision)Evaluate end results of the decision made (Makes changes if/as necessary)
12. Three Types of Decision-Making StylesInactive Decision-MakerReactive Decision-MakerProactive Decision-Maker
13. Inactive Decision-MakerSomeone who fails to make decisionsIndecisive – difficulty making choices and sticking with themProcrastinates (even on simple tasks)Persons with this style usually have difficulty developing self-confidence, and feel that they have no control of their “destiny”
14. Reactive Decision-MakerSomeone who allows peers, siblings, parents, etc. to make the decision for themPersons with this styles of decision making are can be easily influenced by what others think, do, or suggest. They are easily persuaded by peer pressure, develop negative self-esteem, and have a need to be liked by others
15. Proactive Decision-MakerSomeone who follows the eight steps of decision-making and assumes responsibility for the consequencesSomeone with this style of decision making takes on responsibility rather than being driven by circumstances and conditions or being influenced by othersPersons also experience a feeling of empowerment or inspiration because they know that they are in control of their own destinies