Powerpoint presentation presented by Ms. Carolyn Rubin of the Yeshiva University Office of Academic Support at the Second Annual College EDge Seminar and Fair Day, March 23, 2012.
1. It’s About Time:
Turning What You Want
Into Goals You Can
Achieve
Carolyn Rubin, M.S. Ed
Yeshiva University
Associate Director of Academic Support
116 Laurel Hill Terrace
646-685-0109
academicsupport.wilf@yu.edu
2. A goal is a dream with a
deadline
(Napoleon Hill 1883-1970)
3. To improve my grades
To go to college
To get a job
To learn how to play an instrument
To visit my cousin in California
To get along with my family
To be a famous singer
What Do I Want?
5. Specific
Measurable
Action
Realistic
Time
What are SMART goals?
6. Specific
Not specific: I want to improve my
grades.
Specific: I want to raise my grade in
science by 5 points by the end of the
term.
What specific result do I want?
7. Measurable
Not measurable: I want to lose a lot
of weight.
Measurable: I want to lose 10 pounds
by June 1 and will weigh myself
every Monday for the next 3 months.
How will I measure my progress?
8. Action
Incorrect:I will study to improve my
grades.
Correct: I will read the textbook and
review my notes for 20 minutes
twice a week.
What action do I need to take?
9. Realistic
Not realistic: I want to score 50 points
in the next basketball game.
Realistic:I want to hit 7 out of 10 free
throws.
Is this something I can achieve?
10. Time
Incorrect: I want to learn to play an
instrument.
Correct:I want to learn to play the
“Star Spangled Banner” on piano by
June 15.
What is the time frame for my
goal?
11. Obstacles are those frightful
things you see when you
take your eyes
off your goal
(Henry Ford)
12. Fear of failure
Not sure how to get started
You can’t make me do it
Who wants to do that?
Lack of energy or focus
It needs to be perfect
Why do you procrastinate?
13. Based on Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, Stephen Covey
How Should I Spend My Time?
