Goal Setting Is Important Essay

Goal setting is an important part of the University experience and as students, most of us come in with dreams to become something or to create an impact on the world. In order to accomplish these dreams it is important to set small goals that ensure we take the necessary steps towards accomplishing our bigger dreams. Often times dreams are too big to accomplish on their own and having to tackle everything at once can be overwhelming. Therefore, writing things down in smaller steps can help motivate us to get started and to follow through with our plans. When you have things set aside in small manageable steps, it helps you gain confidence in your abilities to accomplish the larger goal and to visualize the end result. As a second year student, I would like to set three goals that I will hold myself accountable to accomplish by 2019, when I will graduate with my Bachelor of Kinesiology in Human Kinetics.
It is important to set SMART goals; specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. When a goal is not specific, it can be difficult to find what to focus on. Measurable goals help you keep track of your progress and visualize what is already done and what is yet to be accomplished. Attainable goals are not unrealistic and push your abilities while remaining feasible. Relevant goals are ones that matter and apply to you and will keep you …show more content…
In order to do this I will need to strictly follow my program schedule and take the assigned classes in specific semesters so I do not fall behind. Since I am a second year student that has switched over from a Bachelor of Science at the end of my first year, I do not have the option to be picky about choice and time of classes I should take because I have already filled up all of my electives. To ensure that I am on the right track, I will meet with one of the Kinesiology advisors at least once a semester and will contact them immediately if any questions