Looking Towards the Future
PSY 202 Adult Development and Life Assessment
Dr. Dianne Bennett
November 1, 2014
Looking Towards the Future
During the course of each of our lives we all have goals in which we want to achieve. In this report first I will identify and describe a personal goal, a professional goal, and an academic goal. Next I will apply the SMART goal process, explain each component of the SMART goal process, and create an accountability plan for meeting each of my goals while discussing how I will overcome obstacles. Finally I will predict success in achieving my goals based on my past positive experiences, my individual personality, and my major field of study.
The first goal that I will identify and describe will be my personal goal. The personal goal that I have set for myself is to lose twenty pounds in three months. I want to achieve this goal to become healthier and live a longer, fuller life. I will achieve this goal by eating healthier meals and exercising 30 minutes a day five days a week.
I applied each of the SMART goal components (http://readsh101.com/ashfordu.html?id=ec8bd17d) as I was setting my personal goal. My specific goal is to lose twenty pounds in three months. The measurable goal is twenty pounds. This is a realistic goal for me because I have achieved it previously. I believe I will be able to achieve this goal with hard work and commitment. I have set a time bound on my goal which is three months.
My accountability plan for this goal is to weigh myself every two weeks. If I am not losing any weight I will adjust my calorie intake and exercise time. I will discuss my goal with my family, friends, and coworkers so that they may suggest ideas that will help me in reaching my goal. I will motivate myself and think positive towards reaching my goal.
The second goal I will identify and describe will be my professional goal. My professional goal is to become a licensed,...