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Building Self-motivation Goals Setting
There are four steps for building self-motivation: Goal setting is the process of defining specific objectives that you aim to achieve within a certain timeframe,
1. Find out your strengths by identifying your likes, dislikes, and things that make you happy. guiding your actions and efforts towards desired outcomes. Goals provide clarity, motivation, and direction
2. Set and focus on your goals by fixing your targets and using all your energy to achieve them. in various aspects of life, helping to track progress and achieve personal and professional success.
3. Develop a plan by planning and setting time-line to meet your goals.
How to Set Goals?
4. Stay loyal to your goals by continuing to work towards them even in difficult times or stress.
The SMART method for goal setting stands for:
Specific: Goals should be clear and specific, answering questions like: Who is involved? What do I want to
SESSION 4 Self-Regulation—Goal Setting
accomplish? Where will this happen? When will I start and finish? Which resources or steps are needed?
Self-regulation is the ability to control emotions, thoughts, and actions to achieve desired outcomes. It Why am I pursuing this goal? For instance, I will learn classical music by attending music classes after
plays a vital role in setting and pursuing meaningful goals. By staying focused and adaptable, individuals school every day to prepare for a music festival.
can overcome challenges and make consistent progress. This quality fosters resilience and self-discipline, Measurable: Goals should be measurable, answering questions like: How much? How many? How will I
enabling personal growth and success. know when it is accomplished? For instance, I want to increase my savings tenfold by the end of this month
compared to what I have today.
SELF-REGULATION: GOAL SETTING
Achievable: Goals should be broken down into smaller, manageable parts to make them achievable. For
Self-regulation refers to self-acting or self-operating. One’s self or inner ability instance, a larger goal of becoming a scientist can be broken down into completing high school, earning a
to control and manage emotions, thoughts, behaviour and energy state, so
degree, and conducting research.
that one can produce positive results for life is self-regulation. Developing this
Realistic: Goals should be realistic and attainable, aligning with your abilities, resources, and circumstances.
quality requires emotional, control-wise introspection and sustaining focus.
For example, spending two hours every day after school to revise for exams is more achievable than
Person who is good at self-regulation can cope well with changes and adjust
attempting to revise an entire year’s syllabus in one day.
to different situations easily. He takes the changes positively and sees them as
Time-bound: Goals should have a specific timeframe for achievement. They should answer the question:
exciting opportunity for self-development.
When will I achieve this goal?
Goals and Setting SMART Goals
For instance, I aim to lose 5 kilogrammes within the next five months.
Setting goals gives direction and purpose, guiding individuals and organisations towards success. SMART
Using the SMART criteria helps in setting goals that are clear, achievable, and well-defined, enhancing the
goals, which are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensure clarity, accountability,
and motivation. They provide a framework for setting clear objectives, tracking progress, and achieving likelihood of successful accomplishment.
desired outcomes effectively. Whether in personal development, education, or business, SMART goals help 21 st
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maintain focus, drive productivity, and foster continuous improvement. Skills
For example, Riya is a high school student who wants to improve her academic performance in mathematics. Reflect on your personal goals and identify specific stressful situations related to achieving them
She sets a SMART goal to achieve an A grade in her next math exam. This goal is Specific because it clearly (e.g., exams, presentations, personal responsibilities). List effective strategies for managing
defines what she wants to accomplish. It’s Measurable, as she can track her progress by monitoring her exam stress and regulating your emotions in these scenarios.
scores. Riya believes the goal is Achievable with dedicated study and practise. It’s Relevant to her academic
success and future goals. Lastly, Riya sets a Time-bound deadline to achieve her goal by the end of the
semester, providing a clear timeframe for her efforts. SESSION 5 Self-Regulation—Time Management
By setting this SMART goal, Riya enhances her focus, motivates herself to study diligently, and increases her Self-regulation in time management is about effectively organising and controlling how you spend your
chances of achieving her desired outcome of an A grade in math. time to achieve your goals. It helps maintain focus, avoid distractions, and balance priorities. By managing
Goals time wisely, you can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and create room for personal growth and success.
This skill ensures that every moment is used purposefully and efficiently.
Goals are things you want to achieve or avoid. They could be about your job, relationships, money, or anything
else in your life. Basically, all goals are personal because they’re about what matters to you. Areas in life to
set goals in personal, professional, health, financial, educational, and spiritual areas to achieve holistic growth
and fulfilment.
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