Developing Your Goals: Finding Your Purpose

Natalie F. SpencerJuly 13, 2011

Consider This?

President Barack Obama Hillary Clinton

Martin Luther King, Jr Steve Jobs

Lady Gaga Oprah Winfrey

They are ALL successful and their success started with a

single GOAL

What are goals

Goals give Purpose to your LIFE

Different Types of Goals

Long Term Short Term Career Goals

It is important to frequently REVISIT and REVISE goals

Challenges of Goal Setting

Fear Procrastination

Self Esteem

Lack of Support

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Make your goals SMART

How Do you Develop SMART Goals?

Create an Action Plan to help clarify your goals.

Step 1: Ask Yourself WHY

Step 2: Clarify Your Interests

Step 3: Assess your VALUES

Step 4: Determine your SKILLS

Consider This? Take a moment and think of a goal you

have for today, tomorrow, or this week?

On a sheet of paper, write down your goal.

Does writing down your goal make a difference?

Can you further develop this goal into a SMART goal?

Who Can Help?

•The CareerManagement

Center

•Career Counselors

•Mentors/Advisors

• Faculty/Staff

• Family and Friends

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You are never too old to set another goal or

to dream a new dream.

~C. S. Lewis