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Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief, 5th edition Carol Carter, Sarah Kravits, Joyce Bishop Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 All rights reserved.

Chapter 2Values, Goals and Time:

Managing Yourself

Keys to Success, Brief Fifth Edition

Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and Sarah Lyman Kravits


“Successfully Intelligent people…are well aware of the penalties for procrastination. They schedule their

time so that the important things get

done – and done well.”Robert Sternberg


Real Questions, Practical Answers

How can I choose a major that is right for me?


Why Is It Important to Know What You Value?

• How Values Affect Your Educational Experience

• Values and Cultural Diversity


Values Principles or qualities that one

considers important• Be careful – physical traits and roles are

different from values, which usually reflect a goal

• Some values have PERSONAL qualities and some are BEHAVIORALLY ORIENTED


Values can include:• Honesty• Personal accountability• Family• Money• Learning• Security• Being successful• Openness

• Academic Integrity: cheating clashes with many positive values.

• Cultural Competency: Appreciating other cultures. Values can lead to prejudice when we judge others for not sharing the same values. People who value diversity are better equipped to work with others in the workplace.


Knowing your values helps you define and set your goals.


How Do You Set and Achieve Goals?

• Set Long-Term Goals• Set Short-Term Goals• Prioritize Goals• Work to Achieve Goals


Goals Reinforce One Another• LONG-TERM Goals – intended to be attained over a long period of

time (years, not months)

• SHORT-TERM Goals – narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months)

• Short-term goals help you reach long-term goals.

• Prioritizing your goals helps you analyze what’s most important. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAY ATTENTION to the most important thing first, and MAKE WISE CHOICES.


Working to Achieve Goals• Define your goal-setting strategy

How do you plan to reach your goal?

• Set a timetable

When do you want to accomplish your goal?

• Be accountable for your progress

What safeguards will keep you on track?

• Get unstuck

What will you do if you hit a roadblock?


How Can You Begin to Explore Majors?

• Short-term Goal #1 – Use Self-Assessments to Identify Interests and Talents

• Short-term Goal #2 – Explore Academic Options

• Short-term Goal #3 – Establish Your Academic Schedule

• Be Flexible As You Come to a Decision


How Can YouEffectively Manage Your Time?

• Identify Your Time-related Needs and Preferences

• Build a Schedule

Use a tool that works for you:

Yellow pad, Planner, PDA

• Use Scheduling Techniques: Prioritize

• Fight Procrastination

Act early and plan for the worst

• Be Flexible

• Manage Stress by Managing Time


You can’t achieve your goals if you don’t

manage your time.


Why do we procrastinate?• Unrealistic or intimidating goals• No goals at all!• Lack of belief in yourself• Fear

What do you do to avoidwhat you don’t want to face?


Anti-Procrastination Strategies– Act early and plan for the worst– Ask for help– Take the first step– Reward yourself with something tangible– Don’t expect perfection of yourself– Think about the positive effects of completing the

task– Set reasonable goals– Use positive self-talk


Why do students give up?

• Poor self-management = values ≠ goals

• No goals

• Misuse of time

• Ultimately = STRESS!

Don’t fall into this trap!Don’t fall into this trap!


Thinking SuccessfullyAbout Values, Goals, and Time

• Analytical thinking – evaluate your values, goals and how you will spend your time – you need to THINK!

• Creative thinking – how will you manage your time and set goals within your stress level – you need to be CREATIVE!

• Practical thinking – self-awareness, self-management skills, time management, working towards a goal, stress management are PRACTICAL!


PaseoThis Spanish word refers to an activity that traditionally takes place in Spanish towns in the evening after the afternoon siesta, or rest. At this late afternoon hour, families often dress up and enjoy a paseo – a walk outdoors in the town to be seen and to socialize.

How would you apply this word to your life?


“Goals are dreams

with deadlines.”Diana Scharf Hunt

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