Need Some Goal Companions
I am doing a degree online and my G.P.A. is high enough to get me nominated for an honors society. I have done all the steps except for the last part the meeting of the goals. It's difficult to find people to set up a small goal sharing group with. I had time conflicts with my school's chapter and when I tried social media, I only got two responses in a fortnight.
So I thought I'd try here since this section is all about goals,otivation, and accountability (& because my chapter advisor sent me an email yesterday because I have not accomplished this task yet).
What I need is to come up with a SMART goal (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)--well all participants would need to do that and then we would check back with each otherbon a weekly basis and see how everyone is doing on their goals. We'd encourage one another and offer suggestions of things don't seem to go according to plan. I'd have to fill out a generic sheet for the honors society (nothing specific, just about my goal in general) and that would be it.
Would there be an interest here? It's quite similar to things that are already being done.
@Gettingbettertoday
I totally understand not feeling motivated. Motivation is something we could help you with. Maybe start with thinking two months out. What would you like to see new, different, or accomplished? Work from there to set a goal, then work on the motivation part. Feel free to share here or message me in pen pals forum if you'd like. You can do this. :)
@IchooseLife79
@Gettingbettertoday - I agree. 😉. Maybe think of something that you want to be a little bit better and then talk about it here. Baby steps, We're all kind of doing that anyway.
In one of your other posts you said you can talk business pretty good. What kind of business stuff do you have to talk about. Is it for a job or do you work for yourself?
@IsayUncle
The point about talking business is that I have little problem speaking to people as long as I am not open/vulnerable and keep the discussion away from me. Otherwise I get too nervous to function.
New? 🥺
Different? 🥺
Accomplishment? 🥺
I looked online for goals. I didn't find any that met the S.M.A.R.T. framework. They say to set goal you must know yourself, I am sure that is why I can't set a goal. There is not much of ME left.
@Gettingbettertoday
Yeah, I can understand that. When I was younger i used to think everybody thought like me and i was excited about sharing ideas and this and that. But then most of the time it seems like all that stuff was used to judge me, turn against me, and deceive me.
You don't have to worry about finding a smart goal. I think the smart goal system was developed a lot for corporate organization but can be adapted to personal use if somebody wants to do that.
I don't know if this is true but you strike me as a very intelligent person and that's why I was asking you about what kind of business you like to talk about. I'm kind of self-employed and your knowledge or your possible knowledge about business might be able to help me out so that's why I was wondering about what kind of business you'd like to talk about.
But I think now I know what you mean; is that you can talk business as long as it's not too personal.
Like I said earlier. I lost my trust in people and I did not like sharing anymore. But here on 7 cups I'm starting to share a little bit and nobody has used it against me so maybe you can try to share a little bit if you wanted to about something, and if you wanna keep it business related I'd kind of like to hear what you got to say. Peaceful thoughts friend.
So I reviewed the basics this morn before I started my language app. The Java one that I had used before has a spot where you can execute whatever task you are studying. Like one I looked at showed age and salary.
The nice thing is you can edit it. Like the example hade age 24. I changed it to 23 and then viewed the result. I could have changed the salary amount if I had thought about it. Maybe later. Still at work.
@Enthenia
I really like the sound of that. You found a learning tool or method..... How cool is that? ✨💥🌟
Those little bits and steps are Big Deals!
Good job exploring your app.🧐
@Enthenia I happen to be looking for a little goals group right now. With mom in the hospital, I need that support and accountability.
@ThoughtLight
Hi, glad to have another join the club. Sorry to hear your mother is in the hospital. What goal do you have to work on? Is there any certain way we can support you right now?
@IchooseLife79 a ton of goals but I am prioritizing. I need to go retake the written driver's test to renew my license. I haven't driven in years. The written test is harder compared to when I took it years ago. I need to set aside study time. I think it's 40 questions and you can miss 3. Life will be much easier when I get this done.
@ThoughtLight
Do you have a date of when you will expect to take the test yet?
@IchooseLife79 that's what I'm getting organized to figure out. The DMV is a 10-minute walk. With mom being in the hospital I can't ever plan anything concrete, but I am looking at the most plausible day. I was having to get this done with college starting this coming fall. Driving to the hospital will be good practice because the hospital is directly next to my university. I've been warned the tricky questions involve roundabouts. I'm getting into my calendar. And see about scheduling a time with the DMV to take it.
@Enthenia
I would be down to make a goal sharing group. But I don't know who would start it.
@lovingRainbows2088
You can add your goal here! As you can see, others are putting their goals down and others are offering insights and encouragement.
I turned in my report for the second meeting (was a day early). Just one more report and I am done with this step!
Oh and I looked at my networking class. It officially ends on the 26th of next month and the systam will enroll me in the intermediate Java class after my current class ends. That gives me a little less than a month to study up.
Today I'm going to focus on my networking class because my current assignment is due soon. I have to create a main IP address, subnet it, and then subdivide it further for eight deparments located in two buildings with each departments having 200 slots each. That will take some time.
@Enthenia
Nice, good to hear you are making progress :)
I'm also making progress. I have been able to watch several videos so far. :)
@IchooseLife79 That's good!
@Enthenia
My short term goal is living in a group home for two months and my long term goal would be to finish college
@lovingRainbows2088
Welcome :) Thanks for sharing your goals. What steps do you need to take to get into the group home?
@IchooseLife79
I am living in one now I want to return back to my house after two months. So my parents are going to elevate me on how much progress I am making at the group home and they will decide when I can come back home.
@lovingRainbows2088
Oh, I see. So you have a timeline, a month. What do you need to work on during that time if I may ask?
@IchooseLife79
I have to work on becoming more independent and not really on my parents for everything.
@lovingRainbows2088
I gotcha. So do you know what your SMART goals might be?
@Enthenia
Not really I don't know what my smart goals would be
@lovingRainbows2088
Are you familiar with the smart goals idea?
Here is a short video on smart goals
https://youtu.be/PCRSVRD2EAk?si=AVV_iiQJ-N3m9KSM
@IchooseLife79
Thank you
How is everyone doing for meeting their goals? I missed a day of watching videos on the morning, but I was able to watch them later in the day. I'm satisfied with my progress. How about you guys?
@IchooseLife79 I fell asleep while reviewing my Java. Must have been something I ate. I can get really sleepy after eating certain foods.
But, I am going to review some more later. Right now I'm working on a picture.
@Enthenia
Nice, a little self care? Looking forward to seeing more art of yours.
@IchooseLife79
I guess. It's a hit and miss with the diet & I can't have a lot of things I used to have.
As for the pictures, I did two yesterday and did get around to reviewing another chapter yesterday.
@Enthenia
Oh sweet! So you did get some stuff done. :) Are you going to post the pictures sometime?
I understand the hit & miss of diet. I'm currently changing mine because of diabetes. Some days I just skip the entire thing. Still working to get consistency. You can do this. It will just take while to learn what foods will work, right?
@IchooseLife79
I did. I'm mainly looking at the syntax and the reasoning behind it. If I understand that, it will help when I start my assignments.
@IchooseLife79
I did complete my smart goal. All my paperwork is done and caught up and I've already filed my taxes with my tax guy. I just missed my time table by a couple days other than that, TA DA!
@IsayUncle
Better late then never, right? Good job :)
@IsayUncle You got your taxes done! An unpleasant thing and many put it off but I'm sure you got them done earlier than a lot of people.
Had my meeting with Voc Rehab today that went great. Watching all the videos helped get me ready for it. Glad I prepared.
@IchooseLife79 That's good!
