Week 6 Blog

Chapter 4 - Mastering Self Management

In this chapter, we discussed how to:

• Act with purpose - choosing things that move us forward towards our goals
• Employ self management tools - planning and carrying out purposeful actions
• Developing self discipline - showing commitment, focus and persistence in pursuing our goals and dreams.

This week's blog is all about how you can do the things listed above to achieve your goals. Please respond in at least a paragraph to the following questions.

Blogs are due on Friday, October 3rd, by Noon.

1. Write system about the (or lack of system) that you presently use to decide what you will do each day. There is no "wrong" answer. Consider things like: How do you know what homework to do? When to study for tests? What classes to attend?
2. Write about how you could use or adapt one of the self management tools in this chapter to improve your outcomes or experiences. **If you do not want to use any of these tools, explain why.

Week 5 Blog

Think about one of your biggest dreams. It can be the one from the "Guess My Dream" activity in class this week or another dream you have. Now it is time to take action to achieve your dream. For your blog this week, please answer the following questions. Don't forget to "dive deep" and really explain why and how you are going to achieve this dream.
1. Briefly describe your dream. Why is it important to you?
2. Describe your plan of action to achieve this dream.
3. What are you doing now to start achieving your dream? (e.g. I am going to college to get my degree, I am spending my money and time wisely to have options for the future)

Please don't forget your blogs are due by Friday, Sept. 29th at noon.

For next weeks class: read Chapter 4: Mastering Self-Responsibility

Have a great week!

Week 4 Blog

Chapter 3 - Discovering Self Motivation

Chapter 3 discusses how to create inner motivation, design a life plan and make a personal committment to your own goals and dreams.

• Read Chapter 3
• Blogs are Due on Friday, September 19th by Noon

Read the Case Study on pages 54-55 in your book titled "Popson's Dilemma," and answer the following questions. Don't forget to "Dive Deep".

1. Of the 8 professors in the story, which one do you identify with the most? Why?
2. Which professor do you identify with the least? Why?
3. As a student, what motivates you?
4. Give 3 examples of how you would work with your professors to increase your motivation in the classes that do not motivate you as much as others?

Use the "comment" button below to enter your response to the blog. ~ Have a great week!

Week 3 Blog - Personal Responsibility

This week, we are continuing with Chapter 2. In addition to choosing to take responsibility for our lives, the decisions we make also will influence the degree of success we achieve.

* Blogs are due on Friday by Noon.

Please respond to the following questions & don't forget to "Dive Deep."

1. How can you improve the quality of the decisions you make?

2. How can you raise your self-esteem by changing your self-talk?


Remember to sign your name at the name of your blog for credit!

Use the "comment" button below by the little pencil icon to enter your response to the blog. Have a great week--see you in class!

Chapter 2 Blog - Personal Responsibility

Week 2 Blog - Personal Responsibility

Chapter 2 discusses the differences between being a "victim" and being a "creator." It also touches on self-esteem and the impact it has on all of our lives.

• Read Chapter 2 for next week
• Blogs are Due on Friday by Noon

Please respond to the following questions & don't forget to "Dive Deep."

1. What does self-responsibility mean to you?
2. What is the "key" to gaining maximum control over the outcomes and experiences in your life?

Sign your name at the end of your blog for credit!

Use the "comment" button below by the little pencil icon to enter your response to the blog. ~ Have a great week!