Setting Your Goals

Setting Goals

What do you want to do with your life? How will you get there? It is often best to begin with the end in mind.

Answer the following questions:
  • Do you want to go to college or graduate school?
  • What type of friends do you want to have?
  • Who will you date?
  • Will you have sex before marriage?
  • Will you drink, smoke, or do drugs?
  • What is important to you?
  • What kind of relationships do you want with your family?
  • What will you stand for?
  • How will you contribute to your community?
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    Now, how will you accomplish these goals?

    A personal mission statement will be a blueprint for your life. This should be a series of statements that you believe will help you reach the goals. An example is below:

    First and foremost, I will remain faithful to my God.

    I will not underestimate the power of family unity.

    I will not neglect a true friend, but I will set aside time for myself as well.

    I will cross my bridges as I come to them (divide and conquer.)

    I will begin all challenges with optimism, rather than doubt.

    I will always maintain a positive self-image and high self-esteem, knowing that all my intentions begin with self-evaluation.