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 College students who have goals
seem to do better than those students who have no direction. Before you
can identify specific goals it is important to think about
 your
life's dreams and visions. World-class mountain climber Eric Weihenmayer
explains it this way: "A goal is very linear and tangible, but a
vision is sort of just how we see ourselves living our lives, or how
we see ourselves serving the world. I think it is somehow deeper than
a goal. It's the way you want to live your life."
Do you know how
you want to live your life? Take some time to think about it. Imagine
you have just accomplished your greatest dream as a student.
Write about it, draw pictures, and talk with others... whatever makes
it real for you. How do your long-term and short-term goals lead to
achieving your greatest dreams? How does college fit into this vision?
Keeping connected with your dreams and visions will help you maintain
your motivation - even when the going gets rough. It helps you focus
on creating solutions and taking actions towards overcoming whatever
obstacles
stand in your way.
Consider taking a Peninsula
College course, which might help you to make decisions
and set goals. Click
here for Goal Setting & Choosing the Right Major.
The Wise Choice Process - In the face of any challenge, you can make a
responsible decision by answering the six questions in the Wise
Choice Process.
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