SUCCESS/100SUCCESS STRATEGIES

WEEK TWO By: Elizabeth Sherrell-SmithAcademic Researcher, MM

CHAPTER TWOVALUES, GOALS AND TIME

MANAGING YOURSELF

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

THINK ABOUT THE BELOW STATEMENT

The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies

in nothaving 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

WEEK TWOQUOTES OF REFLECTIONS

Afternoon- Classes2:20 pm – 2:30 pm3:30pm – 3:40 pm

Evening – ClassesDinner: 7:50 pm – 8:10 pmTwo 10 minute breaks

BREAKS

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 TWOSUCCESS/100

◦Values◦Goals◦Time Management◦Procrastination

WEEK TWO - OBJECTIVES

VALUES

Values can be described as:

Principles or qualities that you consider important.

VALUES

Honesty Accountability Family Money Learning Security Being Successful Openness

Academic Integrity◦ Cheating clashes

with many positive values.

Cultural Competency◦ Appreciating other

cultures.

VALUES CAN INCLUDE:

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?

VALUES - TEAM EXERCISE:

GOALS

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 reachlong-term goals.

Prioritizing your goals will analyze what MOST IMPORTANT. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAYATTENTION to the most important things first, and make WISE CHOICES.

GOALS - DEFINING

WORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS

WHAT ARE YOUR TYRING TO ACHIEVE?

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?

WORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS

TIME MANAGEMENTCREATE 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?

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?

HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY MANAGE

TIME? (cont’d)

PROCRASTINATION!

HOW ARE YOUR GOING TO ACHIEVE SUCCUESS?

Unrealistic or intimidating goals

No goals at allLack of belief in yourselfFear of the unknown

FIGHTING 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

ANTI-PROCRASTINATION

Poor self-managementNo goalsMisuse of timeStress

WHY DO STUDENTS GIVE UP?

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

THINKING SUCCESSFULLY ABOUT VALUES, GOALS AND TIME

Instructions:◦Finish week one’s learning package first

◦Then complete week two learning package.

WEEK 2COMPLETE PACKAGE

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

WEEK 3 – HOMEWORK & OVERVIEW

The three “L’s”Create a space to listen, learn and leverage your academic and career

direction.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK!