Topic 2:Goal Settings By Dr Mohamad Azmi Bin Nias Ahmad

Before we want to achieve something we must set up a goal and create a plan to find a best way to achieve it

THE MEANING OF GOALS

• Goals are the ends toward which we direct our effort
• In other words, goals are things we want to achieve.

WHY GOALS ARE IMPORTANT ?

Goals are important in varsity life because they help motivate you to do work, attend classes and study for exams.

SOME IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTIC

1. goals should be self-chosen
2. goals should be moderately challenging
3. goals should be realistic
4. goals should be measurable
5. goals should be specific
6. goals should be finite
7. goals should be positive

Examples of good individual goals:

• Increase my ability to juggle from 10 consecutive juggles to 30 consecutive juggles in the next 60 days
• Improve my vertical jump by 2 inches by December 18

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL ?

• Set the goals
• Make a commitment
• Be accountable