Setting Lifestyle Goals
Lifestyle Goals Lifestyle goals are the way you want to spend your time, energy, and resources in the future. Ask Yourself What do you want to accomplish in life? Do you want to raise a family? Where do you want to live? Do you want to travel? How much money do you want to make? Do you want to own your own business?
What are values? Values are the principles that you want to live by and the beliefs that really matter to you. Your values could include... Responsibility Relationships Compassion Courage Achievement Recognition Artistic Expression
What are your interests? Data working with information working with facts & figures working with statistics People working with people working with animals Things working with physical objects working with instruments or machinery working with tools or equipment Which one interests you most?
Careers Related to Data, People, and Things Web site designer Bookkeeper Translator Statistical Clerk Proofreader PEOPLE Fitness Trainer Nurse Sales Representative Physician Assistant Hairstylist PEOPLE Video Producer Computer Technician Landscaper Recording Engineer Cabinetmaker THINGS
Are Your Goals Realistic?
Aptitudes and Abilities Aptitude is your potential for learning a certain skill. Ability is a skill you have already developed. If you continue to study and train within the areas of your aptitudes, they will become your skills.
Your Personality and Learning Styles Personality is the combination of your attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics. Self-concept is the way you see yourself. Learning styles are the different ways that people think and learn.
Journal Entry #3: What are your three most important values? Write a 5-sentence or longer paragraph on each explaining why it is important to you and how that might affect your career choices in the future.