Unit 1: Development Of The Self In Society Flashcards
Action plan
A document that lists the steps to be taken to achieve a specific goal. It contains a timeline and target dates for the completion of specific tasks
The purpose of an action plan is to determine which resources are required to achieve your goal and to formulate a timeline for the completion of specific tasks
Decision making
Selecting an alternative course of action that will solve a problem
Flexibility
A personality trait that enables you to effectively adapt to change
Goal setting
Deciding what you want to accomplish in life, and creating a plan to achieve the desired results
Long term goals
The plans you make and the goals you want to achieve in more than a year, such as the career and lifestyle you would like to have in future
Medium term goals
The plans you make and the goals you want to achieve in six months to one year, such as completing a project, doing a short term job or passing grade 12
Prioritising
Doing the first things first: evaluating a list of duties and obligations and ranking each one according to importance or urgency
Problem
A problem exists whenever you perceive a difference between what is actually happened and what you want for happen
Problem solving
The process of taking corrective actions that will solve problems and ensure that you still reach your goal
Short term goal
The plans you make and the goals you want to achieve in the near future, typically in less than one year such as learning an new skill
Values
Your judgement of what is important in life
Why is it important to set goals?
Setting goals is prt of being motivated. It helps you focus and organise your time and resources so that you can make the most of life
Lifetime goals
Life time goals as those major goal that you would like to. Accomplish in your lifetime. These are normally set to be accomplished in 10 or more years. Lifetime goals may include career goals, educational goals, family goals or even goals for pleasure
Like a masters degree having four children
Why is goal setting powerful
Goal setting is powerful because it requires you to think about your ideal future, and for motivating you to turn your vision for your future into reality. It is sometimes difficult to figure out how to set personal goals to ensure that we achieve what we want in life. We often tend to focus on one specific area but forget that there are other sometimes even important goals that also need attention
Goal setting will make you think about who and what you would like to be it will turn your dreams for your future into a reality it you don’t write down or formulate these goals. Your dreams will remain dreams
Goal setting will allows you to measure your progress setting targets will help you to keep on track with what you want to achieve. A clear idea about what you want to achieve will help you to jot get distracted so Salish by less important things
The SMART technique
Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Relevant. Time-bound goals
Specific goal setting-what exactly do you want to achieve- when do you want to achieve it-how do you plan to achieve it
Measurable goal setting l- how will you measure your achievement how “well” will you do
Achievable goal setting-it must be possible to achieve your goal like for example is it possible to achieve 80% for an exam
Relevant goal setting- your goal must be relevant to who you are and what you want to achieve want in life like wanting to achieve 80% in LO will help you pass grade 11 with a great result and your goal must be relevant to your own interests and activities
Time bound goal setting- a goal must have a target date. To set realistic target dates, it is important to decide when you would like to achieve your goals
