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Masters Degree in Psychology
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2 Importance of this goal: 1
3 Why is this goal important?
It's a lifelong goal that has been sitting in the background since I was 18. At 18, I knew I wanted to study psych, but was discouraged because I didn't have my parents' support. Life took control of me for years. Now I have taken the control back and I am finally able to work towards that degree.
4 How is this goal related to the larger meaning and purpose of your life?
5 What will achieving this goal will accomplish for you and for your life?
It will be a huge check mark on my life's "to do" list. Once I have the degree, I will finally be closer to authenticity than I have been previously in my life.
6 What other positive developments might come about through achieving this goal?
It will open doors that have previously been closed to me. I will no longer be able to tell myself that I'm not worthy or not capable of reaching my goals.
7 Describe in detail how you believe you will feel once you have achieved this goal.
I think I will feel a huge sense of accomplishment. This is something I've talked about always. So, finally reaching this goal will make me feel like I have finally put myself first on my own priority list.
8 Describe in detail every way you believe your life will be better once you achieve this goal.
Previously, I supported myself by having a "job". Now, in working trowards this goal, and eventually reaching it, my life will be better because I won't be surviving, I'll be doing something that's in line with who I am and what I feel passionate about.
9 In what ways will achieving this goal increase your self-respect?
As previously stated - by putting my efforts into something that is meaning ful for me, I will feel better about myself in general - as opposed to continuing to support myself by having a "job."
10 In what ways will your achieving this goal help other people?
11 In what ways will achieving this goal help you in achieving other goals, or making other changes?
I'm not completely clear where this will take me. Not sure what my other goals are right now. I have about 4 more years of school to reach completion of the masters degree, so I'm not thinking any further ahead than that right now.
12 If you don't achieve this goal, how will you feel about yourself?
It depends on why I don't achieve the goal. If I choose to drop out of school and not complete the degree, I'll probably always want to go back and finish. If the circumstances are out of my control, I suppose I'll have to deal with them accept my situation.
13 If you don't achieve this goal, describe the very worst that could happen, by the end of your life.
Again, this would depend on the circumstances that keep me from achieving the goal.
14 How challenging is this goal? 1
15 In what ways is this goal challenging?
I have been out of school for more than 30 years. Learning how to study and learn is challenging. Attending classes with very young people is challenging. Not getting the best grade int he class is challenging. I'm sure this is why people my age don't go back to school -- it's too hard!
16 Describe exactly what will be involved in achieving this goal.
Sticking with school, attending classes regularly, giving each class my full effort, deciding on a graduate program. Sticking with the program.
17 Exactly how will you know that you are making progress toward achieving this goal?
That's the beauty of school - there are semesters and grades. One knows how one is doing as time goes by and one marks time by the semesters. I can check the units off as I go.
18 How do you plan to pace yourself?
12 units a semester for fall and spring. 6 units in the summer. So far, this is working well.
19 What obstacles are you likely to encounter as you move toward this goal?
Not doing well in a particular class - which is happening now. At times, I just want to quit, but I won't. Instead, I have to come up with a strategy to learn the subjects that are difficult for me.
20 For each obstacle, how do you plan to deal effectively with that obstacle?
See previous answer.
21 If you notice you are slipping, what effective action will you take?
Look at why I'm slipping and come up with a plan to deal with the problem.
22 Is there a reward you plan to give yourself when you achieve this goal? If so, describe the reward and how you will feel about receiving it.
The reward will be achieving the goal! That's enough right now.
23 How long do you expect it to take, realistically, to achieve this goal? 4 years
24 Time you intend to spend toward achiveing this goal: 4 hours per day
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