WHAT IS GOAL SETTING?? Life will be successful, meaningful and enjoyable once the goals are set prioritized, and the required resources and tasks to reach the goal are decided upon. A goal is a desired end point in development for a personal or an organization. Create a vision board
Road Map Set goals Set deadlines Devote all resources Passion and commitment to reach Construct a Roadmap Review at each stage
Why do goal setting??? Goals are purposeful, motivate, increase competencies and give focus. It gives long term vision and short term motivation creates positive energy Levels of self confidence increases as we achieve short term goals This helps to organize time and resources to make the life good. Increases the capability and the improve the competency
Goal setting Separate us from irrelevant Realise our dreams and visions Set priorities
Obstacles – achieving goals Fear of rejection Pessimistic attitude Fear of failure Lack of ambition Procastination Low self esteem Lack of knowledge about setting goals
EXERCISE 1 ACHIEVING MY GOAL
Goal setting process My Tomorrow My Future Core values Vision in life Large scale goals ( brainstorming, write it down, explore t he maximum potential within you) Prioritising the goals Attainability Break in to mini goals Timeframe Review and feedback
My Dream Four step process: Workout the tasks and time frames needed to complete the tasks Daily to do list Review and feedback Balancing gives sustained energy
SELF ESTEEM “ Every human being with no exception, for the mere fact to be it, is worthy of unconditional respect of everybody else; he deserves to esteem himself and to be esteemed”. 14
Self Esteem Self – Esteem is how we see and think about ourseleves . topics Self confidence, self –worth and self-respect . 15
Self –esteem Impact on individual’s activities and self image. High Self Esteem Positive impact on the individual Low self esteem Destroys a person 16
Self Esteem It is a sense of personal worth Personal judgement and an internal belief system about self. 17
High Self Esteem “ I can” attitude Value themselves and aware of strength and confident Accept failures and lead people Believe themselves Try to bring out the good from bad things 18
Ways of improving self esteem Sense of security Self identity Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Sense of self confidence For the above things, Thoughts Emotions Actions 20
Low self -esteem People who are labelled and put down always by family friends. Due to lack of discipline, unfair comparison and unrealistic expectation of oneself. Negative self - talk 21
Characteristics of low self esteem Heavy self criticism and dissatisfaction No honest Hypersensitivity to criticism Chronic indecision Excessive Perfectionism Neurotic guilt Vulnerable 22
Causes of Low self esteem Irrational beliefs Unfounded attitudes, opinions and values – contradiction to the life 23
Steps to improve self esteem Accurate self assessment Celebrate the strengths Daily self affirmation 24
Activity The Mirror Exercise ! Every night, before going to bed, stand in front of a mirror and appreciate yourself for all that you accomplished during the day . Look deep into your eyes and hold for a few seconds. Maintain eye contact with yourself throughout the exercise. 25
1. Say your name. 2. Appreciate yourself by acknowledging what you did that day and say them out loud : Accomplishments and Successes. “Today I got a good mark on a test” Risks Taken. “I introduced myself to the new student in class,” or “I stood up for a kid being bullied” Disciplines Kept. “I did my homework,” or “I went for a morning run.” Temptations Resisted. “I didn’t lash out when I was angry,” or “I only ate ONE cupcake instead of ...” 3. Say “I love you!” to yourself. 4. Take it in by taking a deep breath. 26
I can: Potential statements I can lose weight I can let go of shame I can gain self-confidence I can be strong I can be positive I can change I can let go of fear I can be honest to feelings 27
I will: positive statements I will lose weight each day I will feel less guilt I will take care of me today I will take a risk to grow today I will grow emotionally I will challenge myself to change today I will feel good things about me 28