Think about some of the innovative ways you might relate the connections among your personal goals, motivations, and actions. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.
Part 1: Reflection
Review the following reflection questions, but do not respond to them until you have completed Part 2 of the assignment.
After completing your vision board in Part 2, write a 75- to 90-word response to each of the following 4 questions on a new line:
- Review your completed vision board. Which of the goals you represented is most important to you? Why is it important?
- What is your greatest motivating factor to achieve the goals you included on your vision board? Explain your answer.
- Which aspect of self-discipline might be the most helpful to you as you work toward achieving these goals? Explain your answer.
- We have discussed many psychological concepts and strategies over the past 5 weeks. Which one will be most beneficial in helping you achieve your goals? Explain your answer.
Part 2: Vision Board
Before working on your vision board, review the example vision board below. Remember, a vision board is a collection of images, pictures, and affirmations of your dreams, desires, and goals, and it’s designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation.
Note: Your vision board must include words and images to represent your goals.
Example Vision Board
| Career/Life Path SMART goal: I want to earn a promotion within my company in the next 6 months.Motivation: To continue advancing in a career I loveAction: Take available trainings offered by my company to prepare me for the position I want. | Skills/Knowledge SMART goal: I want to learn more about cybersecurity in the next year.Motivation: To be able to protect my own home computer networkAction: Select two cybersecurity courses from edX to complete. | Family/Home Life SMART goal: I want our family to declutter our home in the next 2 months.Motivation: To be able to have a more organized and less cluttered living spaceAction: Clean out one area of our home each weekend. |
| Finances/Prosperity SMART goal: I want to pay off debt and increase savings within the next 12 months.Motivation: To be able to use our money for things we enjoyAction: Create a budget plan to pay off a certain amount of debt each month, while also contributing to savings. | Health/Body/Emotions SMART goal: I want to exercise and get into better shape within 6 months.Motivation: To be healthierAction: Create a schedule to include using my workout machines daily. | Support Network/Relationships SMART goal: I want to spend more quality time with family and friends this year.Motivation: To enjoy time spent with people I love having fun withAction: Invite family and friends to a cookout at my house once a month. |
Now, completeyour ownvision board! You may use the table provided below or create a physical version using a poster board or large piece of paper.
Refer to the example vision board above and include the same categories and the following for each category:
- A SMART goal
- Your motivation for achieving the goal
- The actions you will take to achieve the goal
- A picture to represent the goal
Note: If you are creating a physical version of your vision board using a poster board or a large piece of paper, take a picture of your completed vision board and upload the .jpeg file along with this worksheet in one submission.
Your Vision Board
| Career/Life Path SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: | Skills/Knowledge SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: | Family/Home Life SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: |
| Finance/Prosperity SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: | Health/Body/Emotions SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: | Support Network/Relationships SMART goal: Your motivation for achieving the goal: The actions you will take to achieve the goal: Picture: |