1. Centre for Lifelong Learning New Opportunities New Directions …a wish? …a dream? …a goal?

2. Centre for Lifelong Learning Talking Time

3. Centre for Lifelong Learning A Goal is… A PERSONAL OBJECTIVE - Something you want to achieve within a specific period of time

4. Centre for Lifelong Learning Goals bring Benefits… Long term vision for the future Plan what you want to achieve Clarify your understanding Where to concentrate efforts Turn vision into reality Powerful motivator Improve self confidence Focus on new skills Expand knowledge Organise resources

5. Centre for Lifelong Learning Five Golden Rules

6. Centre for Lifelong Learning Golden Rule 1 Set goals that motivate you Golden Rule 2 Set SMART goals Golden Rule 3 Put goals in writing Golden Rule 4 Stick with your goals Golden Rule 5 Make an Action Plan for each goal

7. Centre for Lifelong Learning The Action Plan …steps to success

8. Centre for Lifelong Learning Talking Time

9. Centre for Lifelong Learning The Action Plan – 3Cs Commitment Courage Confidence