Goal Setting
I thoroughly enjoyed the class session regarding goal setting. I learned many important lessons upon completing the class activity. I realized that I mostly set long-term goals, and forgot to include several short-term goals. If I were to repeat this activity I would include participating in a study abroad program, securing an internship for the summer of 2007, and graduating Case Western Reserve as some of my short-term goals. In my opinion, I think the SMART goal framework will really help me while setting short-term and long-term goals. It is a great way to ensure that goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. If I make more attainable goals then I will be more motivated to meet both short-term and long-term goals.
Comments
Posted by: steve young
Posted on: November 10, 2006 02:11 PM
Sonal, did you really enjoy the class session about goal setting? Even though Professor Johnson is a good professor, I find it hard to believe that you could find talking about goals for 75 minutes enjoyable. Anyways, I agree with you in that most people make too many long term goals and don't focus on the short run. "I want to be the President of the United States when I grow up!" That is a great goal, but what are you going to do to achieve it? People need to be realistic in setting short term goals so that there long term achievements can be fulfilled.