MEMORY AND STUDYING
Are you inspired to set a new goal aimed at improving your memory and study skills? If so, the Personal Success Plan can walk you through the goal-setting process. Read the advice and examples; then add your ideas in the space provided.
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GATHER INFORMATION Question
8.4
Think about your strengths and weaknesses related to remembering and studying. What strategies and tools have worked for you in the past? What could you do differently? Revisit your Memory and Studying score on ACES and review the relevant sections of this chapter for additional ideas. GATHER INFORMATION
Think about your strengths and weaknesses related to remembering and studying. What strategies and tools have worked for you in the past? What could you do differently? Revisit your Memory and Studying score on ACES and review the relevant sections of this chapter for additional ideas.
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SET A SMART GOAL Question
8.5
Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist. SAMPLE: I’ll create a set of flash cards for each of my classes and study each set for ten minutes a day, between classes. SET A SMART GOAL
Use the information you’ve gathered to create a SMART goal, making sure to use the SMART goal checklist
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MAKE AN ACTION PLAN Question
8.6
Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step. SAMPLE: I’ll use the first twenty minutes of my next study session to create flash cards. MAKE AN ACTION PLAN
Outline the specific steps you’ll take to achieve your SMART goal, and note when you’ll complete each step.
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LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS Question
8.7
Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them. SAMPLE: If I forget to review my flash cards between classes, I’ll set a reminder on my phone to help me remember. LIST BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS
Think about possible barriers to your action steps; then brainstorm solutions for overcoming them.
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ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES Question
8.8
Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future. SAMPLE: I made so many flash cards that I didn’t have time to review all of them between classes. I’ll pare them down to just the most important information. ACT AND EVALUATE OUTCOMES
Now that your plan is in place, take action. Record each action step as you take it. Then evaluate whether you achieved your SMART goal, and make any adjustments needed to get better results in the future.
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CONNECT TO CAREER Question
8.9
List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work? SAMPLE: My ability to remember specific pieces of information will help me if I become a tax accountant. I’ll be able to understand and apply the many changes in tax law that occur each year. CONNECT TO CAREER
List the skills you’re building as you progress toward your SMART goal. How will you use these skills to land a job and succeed at work?
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