Revising Goal Statements
- I want to get an A or a B in this course. I do not believe the statement is well written and I think that by changing the 'want' to 'will' there is a more positive influence. I will make an A or a B in this course.
- I hope I can make the dean's List this semester. I work hard and apply myself this semester, so that I will make the Dean's list. The use of hope is vague. More specific, positive words need to be used to make the goal more appropriate.
- I wish I could lose ten pounds before the dance next Saturday. This is an unrealistic goal statement and if the concern is weight, I would revise it to: I know I cannot lose ten pounds by the dance next Saturday or I can begin to slowly loose these excess pounds, so that when another dance comes up, I will not be making the same or a similar statement again.
- Read all three chapters in my philosophy text before the exam. I believe the statement should be more measurable and specific, such as I will read a specific number of pages in my philosophy text each night, allowing time to read all three chapters before the exam.
- I will learn everything I am taught this semester. I think this is a well written and attainable goal statement. The term 'will' implies motivation and determination. If one approaches a course with that attitude, they are more than likely to retain what they have been taught.
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