"Goal" for the Gold!

I get it - By this point in the semester, all you can think about is summer vacation! Although warmer weather is right around the corner, it's important not to lose sight of the tasks you will be facing during the remainder of the school year. Setting goals gives you short-term motivation to achieve your long-term visions. Here are some goal-setting strategies to get the ball rolling:

1) Keep Them Few in Number - Productivity studies who that you really can't focus on more than 5 - 7 tasks at one given time.

2) Make Them SMART - Strive to make your goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.

3) Write Them Down - When you write something down, you are stating your intention and setting things into motion.

4) Review Them Frequently - You can review them daily, weekly, or monthly - It's up to you - They key is to let them inspire and populate your daily tasks.

5) Share Them Selectively - Try not to share you goals with anyone who isn't committed to helping you achieve them.