Setting and Achieving GoalsAugust 23, 2013 ISU Cauayan City Campus

Joeven Y. Handig
What is a goal?
A goal is a _____________ a ________________ or a ______________ envisions, plans and
commits to achieve a personal or organizational desired end-point in some sort of assumed
development. Many people endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by
setting __________________.
It is roughly similar to purpose or aim, the anticipated result which guides reaction, or
an _______, which is has ___________________________.
A goal can be long-term or short-term. The primary difference is the time required to achieve
them.
Goal-setting and planning ("goal work") ____________ long-term vision and shortterm ____________. It focuses intention, __________ acquisition of knowledge, and helps to
organize resources.
Goal-setting ideally involves establishing S_________, M____________, A___________,
R_______________ and T________________ (S.M.A.R.T.) objectives.
Personal goals
On a personal level, the process of setting goals __________ people to ____________ and
then ______________ towards their own _________________ most commonly, financial or
career-based goals.
Goal-setting comprises a major component of P_______________ D_________________..
Individuals can set personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam or finish
the course in a specified period of time.
Managing goals can give returns in all areas of _____________________ knowing precisely
what one wants to achieve makes clear what to concentrate and improve on, and often
subconsciously prioritizes that goal.
Write down your goals!
Writing down your goals helps you make a _________________ to them and gives you a
yardstick for measuring your ___________________.
Putting your goals in writing can help you turn wishes into reality.
When setting goals, be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bounded
(S.M.A.R.T.)
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W__________ d_________ your educational goals for this semester.

V_____________ your success.
V__________ your courses as opportunities.
D______________ emotional strategies for dealing with difficult courses.
S____________ advice and study tips from good students in your courses.

How will you schedule your time?

There are _______ hours in a week.
If you sleep 8 hours a night, you spend ______ hours a week sleeping.

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Setting and Achieving GoalsAugust 23, 2013 ISU Cauayan City Campus
Joeven Y. Handig
If you spend 1 hour at every meal, and eat three times a day, you spend _______ hours a
week eating.
If you have a full college schedule, you spend about _______ hours a week attending
classes and labs.
This leaves you about _______ hours a week, or 7 hours a day, for everything else:
studying, recreation, working out, personal chores, etc.
For _______ out of every 24 hours, you must make decisions about how you will spend your
time.
Identify the b______ general times for you to study. What time of day are you most alert and
energetic? Studying when you are most alert and rested allows you to accomplish more in
less time.
From the times that are still available, select your s_________ times and mark them on your
schedule. Be specific about what you intend to study at each time.
Once you have set a study schedule, then follow it. Having a r________ s______ routine makes
it easier to be a more effective, successful student. It will probably take about 3 weeks to get
accustomed to this new schedule, since it takes that long to establish a new habit or break an
old one.
10 ways to make the most of your study time
F______ or c_______ a suitable place to study.
S_______ at the same place at the same time every day.
Make your study time more p____________, not longer.
S_________ as soon as possible after lecture classes.
Take a_________ of short periods of free time for studying.
Dont try to study your most d_________ s________ last.
If you cant study at a s__________ time, take some time from another, non-study activity.
Experiment to d_________ study strategies that work for you.
Dont let f_______, the t_______, or the t___________ interfere with your study time.
I____________ your c________________ by dealing immediately with any internal or
external distractions.
A r___________ schedule f_________ you from i_________ and lets you make the most of
your time. Setting aside time specifically for studying r___________ s_________, worry,
tension, and inefficiency. Its important to balance study time and relaxation time. Study first,
then relax or have fun.
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Five things successful college students do

1. Effective students are highly motivated. They have an inner drive to do well.
_____________, ______________________
2. Effective students plan ahead. They are organized. ____________; _____________
3. Effective students focus on understanding and use feedback to help them monitor their
progress and make changes if necessary.
4. Effective students are highly selective with their peers and in what they choose to study
in each course
5. Effective students are involved and attentive to academic work, inside and outside of
class.

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