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
Benefits of setting SMART goals
You will move away from day dreaming and towards a clearer idea of what you want to achieve W in life
You will be able to focus your mind on what is important to you
Having clearer goals will help you achieve what you really want in life
You will start finding new information and knowledge to assist you in achieving your goals
Your level of confidence and motivation will increase
Being more focused and fulfilled will enable you to also make a difference in other people’s lives
Guidelines for prioritising
Using the SMART technique break each goal into stages
Be more flexible. If your goal is to spend more time with your friends in Saturdays but you didn’t complete a task in a week
Embrace change: change is an unavoidable part of life meaning that it’s possible that for whatever reason, your goal might need to change
Benefits for prioritising
More focus on what matters and less rushing between random things that steal your time and attention
Calmness as you know that you are spending time on the things that are really important
Time management
A feeling of satisfaction as your efforts are worthwhile which leads to higher levels of motivation
Seven stage model for problem solving and decision making
Stage 1: recognise and define the problem. What caused the problem
Stage 2: set new goals to solve the problem. What can I do to solve that cause of the problem
Stage 3: identify options or alternatives to solve the problem
Stage 4: evaluate the alternatives: what will be the best thing to do
Stage 5: Choose the best option for your situation
Stage 6: implement your new plan
Stage 7: evaluate your new plan. Is it working? If the answer is yes, continue with your plan of
What happens if you don’t uphold your value?
We can experience a sense of dissatisfaction. Our values also have a major influence on our goals. The way we set and prioritise goals and make decisions are to a great extent based upon our core values
How do y out know what you personal values are?
What matters the most to you when you make a decision
Examples of values
Do you have ambition to be successful in life?
Are you respectful, trustworthy, dependable, fair and generous
Are you an obedient citizen
Can you have fun and appreciate humour
Do you give others any recognition
Aerobic fitness
The body’s ability to take in oxygen and supply energy in the body
Body composition
The proportion of fat, muscle and bone in the body
Cardio respiratory endurance
The body’s ability to perform exercises using large muscle groups over an extended amount of time at different intensity levels
Lethargic
Feeling drowsy, inactive or lifeless
Muscular endurance and strength
The ability of the muscles in the body to perform the lost amount of work with the least effort over an extended period of time
Muscular fitness
The strength and endurance of the muscles in the body
Performance enhancing drugs
Substances used to improve the body’s performance of physical activities
Physical fitness
The physical body’s state of health and its ability to perform activities from sports and occupational labour to everyday activities such as walking upstairs and doing homework
Eight steps for fitness safety
- Start slowly. Do not do more than 10% per week
- Learn the right techniques. Be careful when you use weights, as you can hurt you back and shoulders and always try to protect your knees
- warm up and cool down. Perform stretches only when your body is warmed up. Stretching mat also help to improve your performance in some other activities, by allowing your joints to move through their full range of motion
- Clothing. Wear cool, loose clothing N that fits comfortably. Always buy good quality, durable clothing and fitness accessories
- Drink enough water. The more you sweat the more your body loses. Drink water during , before and after exercises
- Watch the weather. Wear light clothing and use sunscreen to avoid sunburn
- Know when to stop. Listen to your body. Stop studying if you experience a sudden headache, swelling of the face, chest pains, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat
- Avoid performance enhancing drugs because the drugs have many harmful side effects like cancer and heart attacks. The best way to develop your muscles is to continue with regular exercises
Side effects of anabolic steroids
Hair loss
Kidney disease
Heart disease
Severe acne, oily skin and hair
Moodiness
