Let's Get Motivated!

            Since the material covered in class on Monday was on goal setting, the prompts regarding academic integrity are now irrelevant. When we went over goal setting, SMART goals were introduced to us. SMART goals stand for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. That was the first time I had ever heard of SMART goals, so it was very interesting to learn another way to set and accomplish goals.

            Having learned of SMART goals, it gave me a different way to accomplish my own goals and personal challenge. I now have a game plan on what exactly I want and how exactly I can get it accomplished. My original goals are not as vague anymore and I can visualize my end goals more clearly. Using this format, I was able to revise my goals and gave myself a time frame to reach them. Because I now have a time frame, I now have an agenda on what steps to take each day.

            For my academic goals, I set my time frame to be the last half of this semester to bring my grades up. Using previous handouts from class, I decided to use different studying methods to work towards my end goal. I combine activities so I get more things done. I also the five day study method for my biology class to go over new material. With the five day study method, I start with the most recent material, then add older material one day at a time until I cover all the sections I need to review.

            For my personal goal, I set my time frame to be from October to the end of December. My plan is to lose ten pounds by the end of December. To start working on this goal, I decided to make smarter food choices, like giving up fries or eating salads instead of fast food. My next step is to start working out again, at least twice a week for one hour. This will get me started and help motivate me to stay healthy.