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My Goals
By
Leesa Gray
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Category: Academic
Long-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to receive an A grade in both of my classes for spring semester (!1"#.
$id-Term Goal Statement:
%y mid-term& ($arch "th# I am going to be at $od'le 1! in my math class and for my (ssential
St'dy co'rse I plan to get f'll points for every assignment& )'i*& and test.
Short Term Goal Statement:
I am going to st'dy at least 1" ho'rs a +ee,. %rea,ing it do+n per s'b-ect& b't overall . ho'rs $-
T/ and ho'rs on 0riday.
Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things yo' plan to do to reach yo'r short-term goal in this
category.#
1. 0ollo+ a strict st'dy sched'le $ 1!-1& T-1-T/ 1:.!-.:.!& 0 2-11
. Avoid distractions and interr'ptions by going to library $-T/
.. T'rn off phone +hen st'dying.
". Learn and 'se a flash drive to ma,e library st'dy +orth+hile.
3. Go to bed before 2:.!
Narrative Statement: (/o+ +ill yo'r life loo, +hen yo' have achieved this long-term goal4 This +ill
help yo' determine relevance and establish motivation.#
I 5I5 IT6 I ,ept a sched'le and it +or,ed6 It feels so good learning and s'cceeding at a college
level. Than, yo' 7rofessor Lerdahl and $y /eavenly 0ather.
1hat obstacles +ill yo' need to overcome or +hat are yo' +illing to sacrifice to achieve yo'r long-term
goal4 (This step +ill help yo' determine achievability.#
8ne of my obstacles +ill be having dinners delegated and prepared. I +ill also be sacrificing naps and
time for errands and friends.
I deserve this goal beca'se: (This step +ill help yo' bolster yo'r motivation.#
1.I love learning and desire to really 'nderstand +hat I9m learning.
. I +ant to grad'ate ,no+ing I did my very best6
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.
My Signature:________Leesa Gray_____________ ate:______!ebruary "t#$ %&1"__________
%nd Category: Spiritual
Long-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to foc's on seeing the bea'ty and goodness in myself and others by mentally noting
positive attrib'tes in myself as +ell as others& for the ne:t . months.
$id-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to +a,e 'p bet+een 3-; am every morning for personal prayer and script're st'dy for
1 month. Then eval'ate. This +ill help me begin each day spirit'ally minded.
Short Term Goal Statement:
I am going to ,eep a daily gratit'de -o'rnal of positive things I observe in others. 1riting at least
; favorable )'alities a day.
Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things yo' plan to do to reach yo'r short-term goal in this
category.#
1. Smile at others (%e happy#
.Give compliments (%e ,ind#
.. %e h'mble
". Thin, positive abo't myself (Se smart#
3. %e gratef'l for others& especially +hen diffic'lt.
;. Go to bed before 2:.!.
Narrative Statement: (/o+ +ill yo'r life loo, +hen yo' have achieved this long-term goal4 This +ill
help yo' determine relevance and establish motivation.#
I am happier and feel closer to God as I am able to see myself and others thro'gh eyes of love. Than, yo'
/eavenly 0ather.
1hat obstacles +ill yo' need to overcome or +hat are yo' +illing to sacrifice to achieve yo'r long-term
goal4 (This step +ill help yo' determine achievability.#
The main obstacle +ill be habit. It is a habit for me to critici*e myself and even others. 7atience is another
obstacle for me to face& beca'se I tend to be impatient. 7atience +ill help to open my eyes to the good
aro'nd me.
I deserve this goal beca'se: (This step +ill help yo' bolster yo'r motivation.#
1. %eca'se I gen'inely love God and desire to be li,e him.
. I desire to change my +ea,nesses into strengths.
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.
My Signature:___________Leesa Gray__________ ate:_____!eb' "t#$ %&1"_________
(rd Category: )#ysical !itness
Long-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to r'n a 3 half marathons in !1"
$id-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to be more than half+ay to my goal by r'nning . half marathons before <'ne 1st& !1"
Short Term Goal Statement:
I am going to maintain 1"= miles per +ee, ("-;-"#
Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things yo' plan to do to reach yo'r short-term goal in this
category.#
1. Search for cheaper races& +hile trac,ing spending.
. 0ollo+ a detailed training plan based on +ee,ly mileage.
.. (at at least > servings of veggies daily.
". 5rin, at least ?o*. of +ater daily.
3. Go to be before 2:.!
Narrative Statement: (/o+ +ill yo'r life loo, +hen yo' have achieved this long-term goal4 This +ill
help yo' determine relevance and establish motivation.#
I feel so accomplished6 $y hard +or, and commitment paid off. I really can do +hatever I set my mind
to. Than, yo' body and Than, yo' /eavenly 0ather.
1hat obstacles +ill yo' need to overcome or +hat are yo' +illing to sacrifice to achieve yo'r long-term
goal4 (This step +ill help yo' determine achievability.#
The biggest obstacle I +ill face is finding affordable half marathons +ithin 1!! miles.
I deserve this goal beca'se: (This step +ill help yo' bolster yo'r motivation.#
1. I love ta,ing care of my body and self. I am gratef'l for a +or,ing body.
. %eca'se I9m +illing to do the hard +or, to ,eep myself o't of the doctor9s office.
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.
My Signature:_______Leesa Gray___________________ ate:_______!eb' "t#$ %&1"________