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In this journal entry, you’ll identify your desired outcomes and…
In this journal entry, you’ll identify your desired outcomes and experiences for this course and/or this semester. Developing clarity on what you want to create this semester will help you stay motivated and on course until the end. Use the student examples earlier in this section as models, but of course record your own desired outcomes, experiences, and reasons.
1. Review Table 3.1. In the space that follows, write three or more of your own desired outcomes for this course and/or this semester, and for each one, explain why you value achieving that outcome. Remember, “outcomes” are those things you will take away with you at the end of the semester (such as a grade or something you learn). At this point, you don’t have to know HOW you will achieve these outcomes; you only need to know WHAT you want and WHY.
2. Review Table 3.2. In the space that follows, write three or more of your own desired experiences for this course and/or this semester, and for each one, explain why you value having that experience. Remember, “experiences” are those things you will have during this semester (such as fun or a sense of community). Once again, all that matters here is WHAT you would like to experience and WHY. At this time, you don’t need to worry about HOW.
3. Using the formula of V x E = M, write about your level of motivation to be successful in college. Begin as follows: The value I place on being a success in college is ___ [0-10] and my expectation of being a success in college is ___ [0-10]. Multiplied together, this gives me an achievement motivation score of ___ [0-100]. Then continue by explaining your score and identifying specific actions you can do to raise it (or keep it high).
Remember, dive deep. When you explore your motivation at a deep level, you improve your chances of having an important insight that can change your life for the better. So dive deep and discover what really motivates you.
In this activity, you will design one or more parts of your life plan. To focus your thoughts, glance back at Pilar’s life plan and use it as a model.
4. Respond to this journal entry by first writing this heading: MY LIFE PLAN. After the title, complete the part of your life plan for your role as a student.
My Dream: [If you have a compelling dream, describe it here. If you’re not sure what your dream is, you can simply write, “I’m searching.”]
My Life Role: Student
My Long-Term Goals in This Role: [These are the outcomes you plan to achieve as a student in the next 2 to 10 years, or even longer if necessary.]
My Short-Term Goals in This Role: [These are the outcomes you plan to achieve as a student this semester; each one achieved brings you closer to your long-term goals as a student. To begin your list of short-term goals, you can write the same desired outcomes that you chose in Journal Entry 8; then add other short-term goals as appropriate.]
Remember to apply the DAPPS rule, making sure that each long- and short-term goal is Dated, Achievable, Personal, Positive, and Specific. With this in mind, you may need to revise the desired outcomes that you transfer here from Journal Entry 8.
YOUR CHOICE: If you wish, repeat this process for one or more of your other life roles: employee, parent, athlete, and so on. The more roles you plan, the more complete your vision of life will be. Taken together, these pages map your route to a rich, personally fulfilling life.
At this time you don’t have to know how to achieve your goals and dreams, so don’t even think about the method. All you need to know is what you want. In the following chapters, you’ll learn dozens of powerful strategies for turning your life plan into reality. For now, keep your eye on your destination!
Write MY LIFE PLAN and your life plan for your role as a student here.
5. Write about what you have learned or relearned by designing your life plan. In particular, identify any impact this effort has had on your level of motivation to do well in college this semester, or do well in any other parts of your life.
