Edwaurdo King
Strayer University
PSY115
Zipporah Glass, Ph.D
October 22, 2017
In the next year, my personal goal is to complete this degree with at least a 3.5 GPA by December of 2018. This is important to me because it will mean that I am finishing something that I started. Though I typically do, I want to remain constant in ensuring that whatever I set out to do, that I complete it with grace and dignity, knowing that I have done the best I can do. Being that I am the first male in my family to decide to pursue higher education, I want to set a precedent and let others know that obtaining a college degree is possible.
A second goal that I want to complete by June of 2018 is a career goal. At my current job, I want to implement a summer program that caters to the youth that I work with daily. I plan to create a summer program that contributes to health promotion, building on education, and self-confidence building. This goal is important to me because it gives me the chance to connect with the youth in my community on a broader scale than the typical afterschool meetings we have. Knowing I am making a difference in their life is most rewarding to me.
I’ve learned that I need to work on my communication skills. By December 25th of this year, I plan to strike up a conversation with a stranger each day. Completing this goal allows me to gain better skills that I will be able to use in the future. Often time, I find myself hesitating to start a new conversation or share my input with other because of fear of rejection. Knowing that I plan to open my own business someday, I realize this will help me tremendously when it comes to networking.
Setting multiple goals can be quite challenging. One must be cautiously aware that this task can be achieved if you follow specific guidelines. Don’t set too many goals because this can be difficult to achieve. Ensure your goals are obtainable by providing a deadline. Prioritize your goals so that the one that’s deadline is approaching is at the top of your list. The goals I set align with the principle of the investigation, Managing Multiple Goals.