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Chapter THREE:Discovering Self-Motivation

Quiz, Ring Toss, Index Cards

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Homework

Note: No late assignments will be accepted.

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Quiz Time

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Discovering Self-Motivation

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A Formula for Motivation

V x E = M• V = Values (how important something is to us)• E = Expectation (how confident we are about

achieving it)• M = Motivation (how motivated we are when you

multiple V and E)

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Example of V x E = M

• Joe’s goal is to earn an “A” in his English class

• Joe want’s to become a published author, so his goal has high value, a 10

• Joe always has done well in writing course, so his expectation of success is also 10

• Joe’s formula:

V x E = M10 x 10 = 100

• Clearly, his motivation is high

• Dive Deeper: What if it was a science class? Science is not Joe’s favorite subject.

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Designing a Compelling Life Plan

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Designing a Compelling Life Plan

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How to Set a Goal Using DAPPS

• To be truly motivating, a goal needs 5 qualities• “DAPPS” is an acronym:– Dated– Achievable– Personal– Positive– Specific

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Dated

• Motivating goals have specific deadlines• Short term goals are a few months or less• Long term goals are usually more than a year• As your deadline approaches, your motivation

typically increases• If you don’t meet your deadline, you have

opportunity to review and create a new plan• Without a deadline, you could stretch your pursuit

of a goal and may not reach it

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Achievable

• Motivating goals are challenging but realistic• Example:– Getting ready for a marathon:• Practice one week before by running around the block• Practice one year before with someone who has done it

• Set your limit… not too high and not too low• Ask yourself: “Is achieving this goal at least 50%

believable to me?” Or “Can this be done?”

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Personal

• Motivating goals are your goals, not someone else’s

• Ask yourself if this goal contribute to your personal desire/dream

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Positive

• Motivating goals focus your energy on what you do want rather than on what you don’t want

• Translate negative goals into positive goals– Negative: I’m not going to fail this class– Positive: I’m going to earn at least a B in this class– Negative: I will stop being late to classes– Positive: I will arrive early to every class– Negative: I will stop eating junk food– Positive: I will start eating healthy food

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Specific

• Motivating goals state outcomes in specific, measurable terms

• Example– Good: My goal is to do better this semester– Better: I goal is to achieve a 3.5 GPA by Dec. 12, 20XX– Good: My goal is to play harder on the basketball court– Better: My goal is to achieve at least 80% field goal by

Oct. 15, 20XX

Review DAPPS

Dated: specific deadlines for goalsAchievable: realistic goals Personal: goals are your goals, not someone

else’sPositive: focus your energy on what you do

want rather than what you don’t wantSpecific: goals state outcomes in specific,

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Affirmation Exercise

• One index card for each student• Before you write, think about qualities or

characteristics you want, desire or strengthen – Hint: think of your weaknesses and change them into positive qualities

– Outgoing, confident, creative, strong, organized, empathic, knowledgeable, secure, wise, supportive, assertive, etc.

• Complete the following sentence:– I am a _______ , _______ and _______ student

• Wait for further instructions

Index cards

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Homework

• Journal 9 – page 76• Journal 10 – page 81• Journal 11 – page 89• Read Wise Choices in College– Taking Notes – page 93

Journals for 5th edition only:• 8, 9, 10

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Study Guide

• Formula for motivation• DAPPS• Affirmation