My friend had this theory that if you make a list of goals to hit by the end of the fall semester it would motivate her to stick to it throughout the whole semester. When making her goals she had big and small goals, some funnier than others, but thats what is going to be her motivation. She put it up on her wall and will have no choice, but to look at it when she walks into her room. It is a powerful message that inspired me to do the same. Even if your semester started a week or two ago like my own, make a list of goals what do you want to see yourself achieve by the end of this semester. Make them measurable and attainable, but make them your own and what you want to see yourself achieve.
I made my own list, but I also wanted to put a list together for others who aren't sure on where to start.
Maintain a 3.8 grade point average of higher.
Eat healthier.
Drink more water, drink less pop.
Make money, and save money.
Be consistent with going to the gym on the daily.
Make a difference in the community.
Keep up on all class assignments.
Make a difference on campus.
Stay organized with an agenda, or calendar, or both.
Lose some weight.
Walk to class instead of driving.
Make it to every class and stay awake.
Be on time to everything.
Start applying for Spring Internships/ look into summer internships.
Book a spring break trip.
Save money for my Ireland trip in May.
Keep my room clean and the house clean.
Join a club or activity.
Find time for yourself, "me time".
Make your goal list one of a kind, make them your goals whether you want to finish them by the end of the semester, the end of the month, or the end of the world. Make it fitting to yourself and don't be afraid to tell others about it, you never know who could get inspired. (This blog was written because one of my friends back home posted her fall goal list, and it got me thinking that making my own would not only be motivating, but would hopefully motivate others around me as well.) So thank you and a big shout out to Rachel Loweke for the great idea!!!
