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Building Self-motivation
There are four steps for building self-motivation:
1. Find out your strengths by identifying your likes, dislikes, and things that make you happy.
2. Set and focus on your goals by fixing your targets and using all your energy to achieve them.
3. Develop a plan by planning and setting time-line to meet your goals.
4. Stay loyal to your goals by continuing to work towards them even in difficult times or stress.
SESSION 4 Self-Regulation—Goal Setting
Self-regulation is the ability to control emotions, thoughts, and actions to achieve desired outcomes. It
plays a vital role in setting and pursuing meaningful goals. By staying focused and adaptable, individuals
can overcome challenges and make consistent progress. This quality fosters resilience and self-discipline,
enabling personal growth and success.
SELF-REGULATION: GOAL SETTING
Self-regulation refers to self-acting or self-operating. One’s self or inner ability
to control and manage emotions, thoughts, behaviour and energy state, so
that one can produce positive results for life is self-regulation. Developing this
quality requires emotional, control-wise introspection and sustaining focus.
Person who is good at self-regulation can cope well with changes and adjust
to different situations easily. He takes the changes positively and sees them as
exciting opportunity for self-development.
Goals and Setting SMART Goals
Setting goals gives direction and purpose, guiding individuals and organisations towards success. SMART
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
desired outcomes effectively. Whether in personal development, education, or business, SMART goals help
maintain focus, drive productivity, and foster continuous improvement.
For example, Riya is a high school student who wants to improve her academic performance in mathematics.
She sets a SMART goal to achieve an A grade in her next math exam. This goal is Specific because it clearly
defines what she wants to accomplish. It’s Measurable, as she can track her progress by monitoring her exam
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.
By setting this SMART goal, Riya enhances her focus, motivates herself to study diligently, and increases her
chances of achieving her desired outcome of an A grade in math.
Goals
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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