Goal Setting

Life long Long term Short term Term goals Monthly goals Weekly goals Realistic goals

Goals Short term

and long term

goals

Short term

goal: to achieve

80 + on my next

assignment OR run five kilometres

Long term goal: Get into the course of my choice at uni OR run a half marathon

After the HSC...

It is never to early to start planning to do what you want to do when you finish school.

How is schooling going to get you there? How is this a stepping stone for your

future? Research university and TAFE courses. The HSC is just one small part in the

larger scheme of life.

What am I good at?

What careers are there in that field? Networking Research it Talk to your careers advisor Internships Traineeships Mentor

How do I get from here to there?

Making a plan…

Create a check list Schedule tasks Post it where it can been seen Allocate sufficient time to complete tasks

How do I learn best?

Study groups Tutoring Study buddy Solo

What do I do WELL? Focus on your accomplishments!

Finding a work space ‘Organise’ your work space Colour coding/filing/folders

/shelves? It is very difficult to ‘unclutter’

your mind when stuff is everywhere. Dump what you don’t need or haven’t used. What you ‘surround yourself’ with says

something about you…

15 min at the end of the day…

Begin with time management 1. Create a term chart, plotting your

assessments

2. Begin backwards mapping short terms goals to assist in your preparation

3. Each week, create a ‘week plan’ with specific due dates

4. Spend 15 min before bed listing your priorities for the following day.

Daily time management Sketch out the day plan (i.e. school hours

and appointments/sport/tuition) Plan ‘down time’ for relaxation Time for friends/family Study time Re-visit how much time

is ‘wasted’ Aim to find an ‘hour’ to

begin with

Begin with a ‘day’ plan Monday

7-8 Get ready for school. 30 min review for English double. List questions

8-9 8-8:30 travel. 8:30-9 Study buddy review 30 min.

9-4 CLASS AT SCHOOL

4-5 Exercise/friends

5-6 Study other course

6-7 Dinner/family time

7-8 Study other course

8-9 Relax til 8:30 8:30- Study other course 30 min.

9-10 Family/friends

10 Bed time Phone OFF!

Daily Priority List MUST DO TODAY: To do:

Pick up book from library Outline essay for English

Buy present for party Get tools for Major work project

Weekly plan Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Essay due in English

At least 6 pages outlined for portfolio- Major Works

Ancient History exam

Work 9-2pm

Birthday Party 7pm start

Family and Friends time

Term PlanMON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

Week 1

Week 2 Ancient History

Week 3

Week 4 Major submit

NO work

NO work

Week 5 Exams Exams Exams Exams Exams

Week 6

Week 7 English PDHPE

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10 Art

To conclude...I want to be........ What do you want to be? What character strengths will help you

achieve that, and how will you use them?

Want to learn more?

Skills for Success in the

HSC ‘Club’

Meeting: Tuesdays in Q10 (3:30-4:30pm)

Learn how to set realistic goals and improve your organisational skills in a supportive environment.