Goal Setting

Goal setting has always been something that I have seen as important.  I am a very driven person and set goals for myself early on and plan out ways to achieve those goals.  This process was more organized and very structured which will help me in the future with achieving these goals since I have a fairly specific outline.  In the past I have had goals but no determined ways of achieving them and I often wouldn't achieve them, but now that they are written down and planned out I am determined to achieve them.  I learned from this experience that planning ahead and creating a set outline is very beneficial in achieving goals.  I consider myself to be fairly organized in my head, however translating it into writing sets it in stone and is more visual which is very helpful to me.  I would consider one of my strengths to be reflecting on the past and finding ways to change any mistakes that I have made and improve myself as a person.  I have not always made the best decisions, but for me it's more important to learn from your mistakes than to never make any.  I have always prided myself on being able to bounce back after something bad has happened, and high school has really showed me this, especially last year.  It's always hard for me to share these things of course because in general I am fairly self-conscious even though it may not seem like it.  This is one thing I struggled with on the first page of the goal setting workbook.  I have tried to improve my self confidence as the years have gone on, and this year has really helped me through both Leadership and through this class.  I can really feel myself growing as not only a student but also as a person and that is something that is so important to me.  My biggest 1 year goal that I will achieve is attending college.  My dream school is UCLA, and I would be beyond blessed if I was accepted there.  Another of my one year goals is more specific to Leadership, and that is to motivate and inspire my fellow students.  As the student body president, I am in charge of the Leadership class and I have made it my goal this year to improve the culture of the Leadership class to make it more positive and supportive.  A 5 year goal I have for myself is to gain valuable experience in the business field.  I am starting with this high school internship and I hope to continue with internship and summer jobs in college.  A ten year goal that I have for myself is to strengthen my bond with family and with friends.  This is a ten year goal because this is something that can always be improved upon.  My last goal is leave my mark on Cal High.  This has been a huge part of my life thus far, and I would like to end on a good note.