Chapter -3 Goal Setting And Motivation

Question 1

Success involves

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A sequence of actions that lead to a desired outcome.

The process starts with identifying an end goal, and then finding a means to reach that goal.

Question 2

The SMART method of goal setting

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Specific
Meaningful and measurable 
Actionable or action oriented 
Realistic 
Time framed

Question 3

Specific

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It states precisely what the goal is, targets what exactly needs to be done to achieve it, and provides a clear picture of successfully reaching the goal looks like.

Question 4

Meaningful and measurable

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The gold really matters to you and the progress you’re making towards the goal can be clearly measured

Question 5

Action oriented

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The actions or behaviors that would be taken to reach your goal are clearly specified

Question 6

Realistic

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There is a good chance of reaching the goal, given the time, effort and skills needed to get there.

Question 7

Time framed

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The goal has a deadline plus a timeline or timetable that includes short-range ( daily), midrange [weekly], and long-range [monthly] steps

Question 8

The smart process can be used to set goals in any areas of your life or dimensions of personal development such as:

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Self management- Time management, money management
Physical development – health and fitness goals
Social development – relationship goals
Emotional development – stress management or anger management goals.
Intellectual development – learning and critical thinking goals
Career development – career exploration and preparation goals
Any other elements of holistic development.

Question 9

Get better goals

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Goals that emphasize growth, rather than perfection.

Goals that give us a sense of accomplishment about how far we have come even when we still have a long way to go

Question 10

Effective goal setters focus on

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Outcomes they have influence and control over, not on outcomes thaT are beyond their control.

Question 11

Effective goal setters set goals that are

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Challenging and effort full.

Question 12

Effective goal setters anticipate

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Obstacles they may encounter along the path to their goal and have a plan in place for dealing with them.

Question 13

Motivation

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Means to move

Question 14

Strategies for maintaining motivation and progress towards your goals

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1. Put your goals in writing and make them visible
2. Keep your eye on the prize
3. visualize completing the steps leading to your goal
4. Keep a record of your progress
5. Reward your self for reaching milestones on the path towards your goal

Question 15

Self efficacy

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Belief that you have power to produce a positive effect on the outcome of your life

Question 16

Internal locus of control

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They believe that the locus or location of control for events in there is Internal or inside them and within their control- rather than external or outside them and beyond their control.

Question 17

Individuals with a strong internal locus of control are more likely to display the following positive qualities

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1. Greater independence and self direction
2. More accurate self assessment of strength and weaknesses
3. Higher level of learning and achievement

Question 18

Jordans but they strong sense of academic self efficacy have been found to

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1. put considerable effort into their studies
2. Use active learning strategies
3. Capitalize on campus resources
4. Persist in the face of obstacles

Question 19

Grit

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When you expend significant effort, energy, and sacrifice over a sustained period of time to achieve a goal, you’re demonstrating grit.

Question 20

People with grit have been found to process the following qualities

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Persistence
Tenacity
Resilience

Question 21

Persistence

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They hang in there and persevere until they reach their goals

Question 22

Tenacity

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They pursue their goals with relentless determination.

Question 23

Resilience

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They bounce back from setbacks and keep striving to reach their goals

Question 24

Problem

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Derives from the Greek word meaning “ to throw forward”

Question 25

Failure

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Meaning to trip or fall

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Self discipline

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People with grit have self control – they keep their actions aligned with their goals, staying on course and moving in the right direction despite distractions and temptations reviewed

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Mind set

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A powerful belief

Question 28

Growth mindset

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People with a growth mindset believe that in intelligence and other positive qualities can be grown are developed.