us. The goals we set for ourselves are our guides. Goals can determine whether a person succeeds or fails (Hyatt). Goals give us a sense of direction, a sense of self worth and a sense of excitement (Locke & Lathem 2002). In my classroom I ask students to create goals every year. I ask them for two academic goals and one personal goal. I enjoy doing this activity because it gives my students guidance and something to shoot for. I create goals in every aspect of my life. Some of my goals include
1) Summary of professional and personal goals as well as motivation for earning the degree: Professionally, my goals are to improve job performance, expand skills, to eventually take on projects that are bigger in scope, and to work towards senior leadership roles that come with greater responsibility. I also wish to obtain PMP certification. I would especially like to expand my knowledge of research, writing, and business analyses and metrics. My personal goals include intellectual development and
Goal 1: One life goal would be to increase my speed and accuracy at work within the next 12 months. This goal is very important so I can prove to the management team I am worth investing in. This move from the company would help me financially and help with my future with my retirement. It would also let me enjoy life better, to be able to see my family more and just live more comfortable along with stability. Goal 2: I would like to set a goal of saving up for a vacation within the next 6 to 12
Personal and Professional Goals Andreea Pop University Of Phoenix HCS/301 February 07, 2011 Personal and Professional Goals Over the last couple of years I have been contemplating over the direction of my life, and finally decided it is time to assume more control over it. That is way I decided to return to school in order to earn my BSN. This paper will address the decisions
Running head: PERSONAL GOALS Personal Goals Kevin University of Phoenix Personal Goals As with most people engaged in this class, I have contemplated the question: what do I want to accomplish with my life? This intricate question burdens many people, not just those of us that have chosen to continue our education. I have seen it with my own children as they contemplate which career path will lead them to a comfortable life with financial stability. My most obvious goal and reason for
As a young kid I had many goals in life, some of them being short and simple like having the big house and big family with lot’s of cars and pets, but as you know as we get older a lot of our Christmas dreams come to an end. Well to be honest I wouldn't say “end”, we just happen to forget what we want in life and settle for the not so obvious. Many people would love to settle with a simple house, a small family, and shoot even a car or two. Not me; I’m not asking for a trillion dollars, I’m simply
Personal Goals I want to Achieve as a University of Phoenix Student With a degree from the University of Phoenix, I will rule the world! The worlds that I will rule are my own internal and external ones. These worlds consist of paper, development of personal skills, satisfaction and achievement, titles, and specialized knowledge. My goals are personal, family-oriented, business-related, or just plain selfish. The receipt of a diploma is something that I perceive as slightly superficial. Obtaining
Educational, Career, and Personal Goals Assignment Goal setting has always been an important factor in my life, because of that I have accomplished things that I am very proud of. Without goals it would make it very hard to succeed in life because there is nothing to work hard for. Goal setting is a constant reminder of the things that are important to you. It gives me the motivation to work hard every day so that I can achieve my goals. Goals are what keeps each of us different. Throughout my
discover that we all have our own dream. Our dream can reflect our career, personal, and academic goals. When our dream can fulfill each one of these goals, we can define it as our purpose. My purpose can be very confusing, and contorts to certain situations. In the past week, I have thought about my true meaning in this world. I believe my purpose is to teach others and make a difference through influencing other’s lives. My life’s goal is to teach the uneducated especially pointed towards the little ones
the cornerstone to my character and it fuels my passion towards reaching my goals. Each time I am presented with a new challenge in life it is my persistence that assures my success. Everything I have achieved is due to my willingness to press forward. I have always set ambitious goals for myself because I enjoy the process required to attain them. I have found that hidden in the arduous process of attaining challenging goals is the key to developing self-discipline. I am convinced that I would not