Values, Goals & AttitudesChapter 3

3.1 ValuesValues – cherished ideas and beliefs

What values do you have?Do you have strong feelings about this belief? Is it strong enough to withstand pressure from others to

change?Do you cherish the belief?Are others aware of your belief?

3.1 ValuesVALUES may include:

Protecting the environmentHelping senior citizensDiscovering new ways to do thingsBeautifying your worldBeing a dedicated friendBeing a role model for your siblingsStriving to be the best student you can be

3.1 ValuesWORK VALUES

Security – having job securityKnowledge – working with informationFamily relationships – would you relocate? IndependenceMoney – earn the most or be satisfied with averageReligion – can you work there if company conflicts w/it?Leadership – do you enjoy making decisions?Social Relationship – Is it important to work with people?

3.2 GoalsGoal - an aim or objective

Materialistic goal – one that has monetary worthMaterialistic goals are tangible – (touchable)

Non-Materialistic goal – provides inner satisfactionSuch as helping others, cleaning the environment

Goals give you confidence & boost self-esteem!But they must be REALISTIC – (obtainable)

3.2 Goals Steps to Achieve Goals

1. Set your own goals (those important to you) 2. Base your goals on important values 3. Make the meaning of your goals clear. Write them out. 4. Separate general goals into simple parts 5. Make sure each goal has a clear objective 6. Make sure that each goal is possible (what obstacles?) 7. Determine the time/energy you are willing to invest 8. Develop a plan of action for reaching each goal 9. Review your written goals frequently!

3.2 GoalsCareer Goals

When planning your career goals it is best to start a timeline (schedule) for each goal or part of a goal.

Write a mission statement (broad & specific statement used to define an company and inspire those who are a part of it)

Break your goals into short-term and long-term to help eliminate frustration.

“Winners never quit and quitters never win”

3.3 AttitudesAttitude – the way you think about things and act towards others

Attitudes are displayed in both positive and native responses to other people’s feelings, thoughts & beliefs. Components - parts Stereotype – strong attitude (or general opinion) about a group of people

that may or may not be true but may change if provided new information Prejudice – an attitude that refuses to change regardless of new

contradictory information/experiences Contradictory – showing an opposite point of view

3.3 AttitudesAttitudes about Yourself

You may not always think good things about yourself and others, which leads to two problems:Preconceived beliefs – opinions formed beforehand

Too often preconceived beliefs drive our movements/attitudesSelf-Fulfilling prophesy – when a strongly perceived belief/opinion

becomes fact simply because you believe it1d