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the three criteria for identifying your core values

1. it has been freely chosen from amongst alternatives after consideration and thought 2. it is prized, cherished and considered precious and is publically affirmed when appropriate 3. it is acted upon consistently modeled for others, and pursued even when there are consequences for doing so

A goal

A result that a person aims for and works hard to reach

short term goals

Focus on today, the next few days or weeks. Short term goals expect accomplishment in a short period of time, such as trying to get a bill paid in the next few days, or getting an A on an upcoming exam. Short term goals are often defined in relation to mid-term of long-term goals.

Define core values,

Your values are a compass that helps you make decisions and choices Values are the things that you believe are fundamentally important in the way you live and work They determine your priorities They are the measures by which you judge yourself and judge others

Attainable

a goal should be something to strive for and reach for but something that is achievable

Mid Term-

involve plans for this school year or your time here at college or goals you want to achieve within the next six months to two years. Mid-term goals are often stepping stones to your long term goals, but they can also be independent goals.

Long term goal-

may begin with graduating college and everything you want to happen thereafter. Use your long term goals (graduating with a bachelor's degree) to guide your mid-term goals, (Transferring to a University), and your short term goals (getting an A on your upcoming exam).

Personal Core Values-

self assessments help you define your core values

Values

the things that you believe are fundamentally important in the way you live and work. They shape how you interact with others. They determine your priorities (whether you're conscious about it or not), and they shape the choices you make. They are the measures by which you judge yourself and they're also the measures by which you judge others

time bound, or time able

your goal should have a clear deadline. This will help you stay accountable and motivated.

Realistic

· ask yourself if your goal and your timeline is realistic for your life, why the goal is important to you, what is the objective behind your goal? What makes the goal worthwhile for you

Measurable

· break down your goal into measurable elements so you have concrete evidence of your progress. Ask how much, How many, How often, How will I know when its accomplished.

specific

· what exactly do you want to achieve?- has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Who is involved, what, where, when, why, which.

What's the acronym SMART

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time Bound