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SUCCESS/100 SUCCESS STRATEGIES WEEK TWO . By: Elizabeth Sherrell -Smith Academic Researcher, MM. CHAPTER TWO VALUES, GOALS AND TIME MANAGING YOURSELF. THINK ABOUT THE BELOW STATEMENT.
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SUCCESS/100SUCCESS STRATEGIES WEEK TWO By: Elizabeth Sherrell-Smith Academic Researcher, MM
THINK ABOUT THE BELOW STATEMENT peace. It does not mean to be in place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Unknown
WEEK TWOQUOTES OF REFLECTIONS The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in not having a goal to reach. Marian Wright Edelman
WEEK TWOQUOTES OF REFLECTIONS The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving. Oliver Wendell Holmes
BREAKS Afternoon- Classes • 2:20 pm – 2:30 pm • 3:30pm – 3:40 pm Evening – Classes • Dinner: 7:50 pm – 8:10 pm • Two 10 minute breaks
WEEK TWOSUCCESS/100 • College is so much more than just taking classes in your major. You learn to think differently here: • Values • Goals • Time Management • Procrastination • With every assignment, ask yourself, how can this help me in my future.
WEEK TWO - OBJECTIVES • Values • Goals • Time Management • Procrastination
VALUES • Values can be described as: Principles or qualities that you consider important.
VALUES CAN INCLUDE: • Academic Integrity • Cheating clashes with many positive values. • Cultural Competency • Appreciating other cultures. • Honesty • Accountability • Family • Money • Learning • Security • Being Successful • Openness
VALUES - TEAM EXERCISE: Team Exercise: Answer the below questions with your team members: • Why is it important to know what you value? • EXAMPLES: • Understand what you want out of life. • Build “rules for life.” • Find people who inspire you. • How does values affect your educational experience? • How does cultural diversity enhance your educational experience?
GOALS - DEFINING • LONG-TERM goals: intended to be attained over a long period of time. (years, not months) • SHORT-TERM goals: narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months) Short terms goals helps you reach long-term goals. Prioritizing your goals will analyze what MOST IMPORTANT. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAY ATTENTION to the most important things first, and make WISE CHOICES.
WORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS WHAT ARE YOUR TYRING TO ACHIEVE?
WORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS • Define your goals making strategy • How do you plan to reach this goal? • Set a time-table • When do you want to accomplish this goal? • Be accountable for your progress • What safeguards will keep you on track? • Get un-stuck • What will you do if you hit a road block?
TIME MANAGEMENT CREATE TIME!
HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY MANAGE TIME? • Build a schedule • Use a planner • PDA • Calendar • Indicate Priority levels • Red – Important • Yellow – Upcoming • Green – Time available
HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY MANAGE TIME? (cont’d) Question to ask yourselves: • What time of day do I have the most energy? • Do I tend to be early, on time or late? • Do I focus well on long stretches or do I need regular breaks?
PROCRASTINATION! HOW ARE YOUR GOING TO ACHIEVE SUCCUESS?
FIGHTING PROCRASTINATION • Unrealistic or intimidating goals • No goals at all • Lack of belief in yourself • Fear of the unknown
ANTI-PROCRASTINATION • Act early and plan for the worst • Ask for help • Take the first step • Reward yourself • Don’t expect perfection of yourself • Set reasonable goals • Have a conversation with yourself
WHY DO STUDENTS GIVE UP? • Poor self-management • No goals • Misuse of time • Stress
THINKING SUCCESSFULLY ABOUT VALUES, GOALS AND TIME • Analytical: examining your values, analyze how you manage time, and considering what goals are most important to you. • Creative: develop ideas for how to reach a goal, create ways to avoid procrastination, brainstorm what majors interest you. • Practical: set effective goals, achieve the goal, manage your schedule
WEEK 2COMPLETE PACKAGE • Instructions: • Finish week one’s learning package first • Then complete week two learning package.
WEEK 3 – HOMEWORK & OVERVIEW • Week 3 homework: continue to write in your journals • Week 3 overview: Learning How You Learn: Making the Most of your Abilities! SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK! REMINDER : WE HAVE A DATE EVERY TUESDAY! AND/OR WEDNESDAY
ENJOY YOUR WEEK! The three “L’s” Create a space to listen, learn and leverage your academic and career direction.