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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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