ANKARA YILDIRIM BEYAZIT UNIVERSITY

SETTING OBJECTIVES

“Having an aim is the key to achieving your best.”

Get out of the shade of the tree if you want the sun to reach you!

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS CAREFUL AND REGULAR STUDY.

TO SUCCEED...

Clear objectives and planned effort bring success.

Once you set clear steps for your future objectives, you can use your energy more efficiently to achieve your goals.

Problems Caused by Not Setting Objectives

• Anxiety• Unhappiness• Demotivation• Desire to consume more• Complaint and dissatisfaction• Aggression

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SET OBJECTIVES?

When you look around, you will notice thatsuccessful people are the ones who set futureobjectives and believe in themselves.

If you don’t have an objective, you can’t have a study plan.

SETTING OBJECTIVES People usually confuse setting objectives withpersonal wishes. One has to act in order torealize his/her goal.

Unrealistic objectives can make you fail or feel disappointed.

While setting objectives,• Do brainstorming and list the results in theorder of importance.

• Set objectives which you can realize.

• Write them down.

While setting objectives,• Make a step-by-step plan

• Allocate some time for each step

• Group your plans: short-term vs. long term plans

• Revise your plans from time to time

Remember….

Do not target perfection; target success instead.

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes; otherwise you lose your chance to learn new things

Ask yourself when setting objectives

• Where do I want to be ten years later?.

• Where do I want to be five years later?.

• Where do I want to be next year?.

• Where do I want to be next month?.

• Where do I want to be tomorrow?

As Preparatory School students, let’s list ourobjectives about learning English and sharethem.

I want to pass the proficiency exam with a minimum score of 70 and to have a good commandof English: (1 year)

I want to pass the elementary level with a minumum score of 70: (2 months)

I want to pass the first midterm with a highscore: (1 month)

Easy steps to finish your level successfully

Doing portfolio assignments fully and regularly

Doing daily revision

Doing online assignments weekly paying carefulattention

Attending the lessons as much as possible

Trying improve speaking skills participating in the activities in class.

Remember!

Short-term objectives will help you achieveyour long-term goals.

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