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Date Submitted: 11/15/2010 02:30 PM
Goals are made for a reason. The reason may be as simple as needing milk from the store, or may be as complicated as purchasing a home. Each goal has steps that need to be taken in order to accomplish them. Accomplishment of goals takes time, money, and sometimes sacrifices need to be made. The decision to even enroll in a master’s program took a lot of time, and I know it is going to take money, not to mention the numerous sacrifices I will make to accomplish this goal I have set for myself.
Sometimes goals can get sidetracked. I know one of the major reasons why I felt I was prevented from pursuing my goals is because I thought life always was getting in the way. I know this is the main reason why I believed for the longest time that I would be unable to complete and receive a higher education. Quite a few times my life has been “sidetracked” because of life. I felt as if I had no purpose due to all the struggles I encountered.
Stability and Moving Forward
When I felt like my life was becoming more stable, I decided to look at my options. I then spoke with an enrollment counselor and things just seemed to be so perfect. Then I was sidetracked again by loosing my job. This time I decided to just go for it, and there was no better time than the present to try to make a better life for myself. I decided this based on a major motivating factor. This motivation is my family. I did not plan on having a family until after I had become more financially stable and had completed my master’s degree. My family, even though as unplanned as it has been, has been such a great supporter of my decision, even though the time I spend with them is going to be sacrificed.
Encountering Sacrifices
The sacrifices I have to make are all part of achieving the goal. I realize the reason why I feel as if I have to make sacrifices is because of the revelation I had while taking the Jungian Personality Assessment. I found out that I am an...