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VOCABULUARY Q1 LIST #1

1.bereft (adj) deprived of; made unhappy through loss

2.fortitude (n) courage in facing difficulties

3.guise (n) an external appearance

4.insidious (adj) intended to deceive or entrap

5.opulent (adj) wealthy; luxurious

6.tentative (adj) uncertain

7.warily (adv): cautiously

HABIT #2: HABIT #2: Begin with the Begin with the

End in MindEnd in Mind

GOALDefinition – The result towards

which effort is directed

Synonyms– Objective

Antonym– Wish

HABIT #2:HABIT #2:

•DEVELOP a clear picture DEVELOP a clear picture of where you want to go of where you want to go in life.in life.

GOALSGOALS•Things we consciously want to Things we consciously want to attain, accomplish, or achieve.attain, accomplish, or achieve.

WHY SET GOALS?WHY SET GOALS?1.1.You put yourself in control.You put yourself in control.2.2.Goal-setting enhances performance in all Goal-setting enhances performance in all areas in life.areas in life.3.3.You increase your level of motivation.You increase your level of motivation.

S.M.A.R.T. GoalsS.M.A.R.T. Goals

•SSpecific – What is it? How will you do it? How often?pecific – What is it? How will you do it? How often?

•MMeasurable – Can you check the progression?easurable – Can you check the progression?

•AAttainable – Do you have the resources to achieve it?ttainable – Do you have the resources to achieve it?

•RRealistic – Is this goal too challenging?ealistic – Is this goal too challenging?

•TTimely – Is there a specific deadline for the goal?imely – Is there a specific deadline for the goal?

EXAMPLEEXAMPLE•I will get into shape.I will get into shape.

• I will join a gym and exercise 2x I will join a gym and exercise 2x a week.a week.

Change to a SMART goal.

SMART or NOT SMART?SMART or NOT SMART?1.1. To study harderTo study harder

2.2. To get a 4.0 spring semester GPATo get a 4.0 spring semester GPA

3.3. To become a better studentTo become a better student

4.4. To maximize my study time each day before social To maximize my study time each day before social activitiesactivities

5.5. To improve my next test grade in SS by one-letter gradeTo improve my next test grade in SS by one-letter grade

6.6. To find a summer jobTo find a summer job

7.7. I want to join a clubI want to join a club

8.8. I want to lose weightI want to lose weight

9.9. To join a sportTo join a sport

10.10. To locate and research at least five possible summer jobs To locate and research at least five possible summer jobs by February 28by February 28thth

You have your goal - - You have your goal - - whatwhat’’s your plan on getting s your plan on getting there?there?

ACTION PLANMap it out & make an...

I will lose 3 pounds by I will lose 3 pounds by October break by running at October break by running at least 3x a week with a least 3x a week with a friend.friend.ACTION PLANACTION PLAN

•Schedule a time for my husband to Schedule a time for my husband to watch the kiddies (MWF or T TH Sa 5-watch the kiddies (MWF or T TH Sa 5-530)530)

•Call FRIEND and see if they can meet Call FRIEND and see if they can meet me on those days to exercise.me on those days to exercise.

•Go to Sport Authority on Wednesday Go to Sport Authority on Wednesday and buy a pair of running shoes.and buy a pair of running shoes. 1111

LetLet’’s Practice!!!s Practice!!!1) Write your draft goal 1) Write your draft goal

•Answer: What kind of obstacles do you Answer: What kind of obstacles do you think you may run into with this goal?think you may run into with this goal?

•Answer: What can you do to overcome Answer: What can you do to overcome these obstacles?these obstacles?

2) SHARE with your elbow partner.2) SHARE with your elbow partner.

3) Rewrite your goal to be SMART3) Rewrite your goal to be SMART

4) Write 3 plans of action of how to get 4) Write 3 plans of action of how to get to that goal.to that goal.

““A journey of a A journey of a thousand miles thousand miles begins with a begins with a single step.single step.””

- Lao Tzu- Lao Tzu

““To fail to plan is to plan to To fail to plan is to plan to fail.fail.”” – Benjamin Franklin – Benjamin Franklin

SMART GOALSMART GOAL

1) Write a goal for each in your note 1) Write a goal for each in your note book. book.

•#1 – Long term academic goal #1 – Long term academic goal

•#2 – Short term academic goal#2 – Short term academic goal

•#3 – Short term personal goal#3 – Short term personal goal

•#4 – Long term personal goal#4 – Long term personal goal

•2) Get approved by Mrs. Roy2) Get approved by Mrs. Roy

ASSIGNMENTASSIGNMENT

1.1. In your notes, choose an academic OR In your notes, choose an academic OR personal goal.personal goal.

2.2. Write a specific 3 point action plan in Write a specific 3 point action plan in achieving your goal.achieving your goal.

3.3. 8x118x11”” poster poster4.4. Write your goal on the top of the poster with Write your goal on the top of the poster with

a picture of your starting and end point.a picture of your starting and end point.5.5. Write and draw the three steps that Write and draw the three steps that

represent the ACTION plan that you will you represent the ACTION plan that you will you be taking to achieve your goals.be taking to achieve your goals.

6.6. DUE TOMORROW!!!DUE TOMORROW!!!