When setting a long term goal it is a good idea to break it up into smaller, more immediate goals. This is necessary to prevent procrastinating. The Apply What You Learned section at the end of this workshop will ask you to follow this example in developing a goal for yourself. For example: Step 1 What is your long-term goal? Earn College degree with a 3.5 GPA or better. Step 2 When will you achieve this goal? 3 years- Fall 2002 Step 3 What goals can you set for the next year that will help you to achieve your long-term goal? (1) Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.5 in classes (2) schedule 3 classes Fall and Spring semesters Step 4 What goals can you accomplish in the next 3 months that will help you to achieve your long-term goal? (1) ‘B’ in History (2)’ A’ in Math (3) ‘A’ in English (4) attend all classes (5) spend at least 10 hours/wk studying Step 5 What goals can you accomplish in the next month that will help you achieve your long-term goal? (1) ‘A’ on History project (2) ‘B’ on Math test (3) ‘A’ on English term paper Step 6 What can you accomplish in the next week that will help you to achieve your goal? (1) Develop study plan for next Math exam (2) Make outline for History project (3) Hand in rough draft of English paper Step 7 What can you accomplish tomorrow that will help you to achieve your goal? (1) Attend classes (2) Complete Math problem set (3) Read Chapters 8-10 for English Back Next