Discussion Questions

Short Term Goal: To successfully pass my first course at The University of Phoenix.

Steps: 1. I will input all course information into my day planner so I know all of the due dates for the course.

2. I will ensure that I am allotting myself ample time to complete my readings and assignments.

3. Ensure that I am participating above and beyond the classroom requirements.

4. Ask questions on anything that I am confused about or do not understand so I know what is expected of me.

5. I will complete all of my assignments and papers before their due date.

I will use the short term goal to help me with my long term goal of obtaining my bachelors degree. I have also implemented several other short terms goals to help me reach my long term goal. It’s very hard to reach a long term goal without setting short term goals because I believe you need to have ways to reward yourself along the way and to see your progress towards your long term goal.

The difference between long term and short terms goals is basically the time frame. Your long term goal is your “ultimate” goal it can take anywhere from a year or longer to accomplish whereas short term goals can take you anywhere from a few hours to a few months to accomplish. Another difference between short term and long term goals is the level of difficulty. In most cases your long term goal will be the most difficult for you to reach so you set easier, more manageable short term goals to help make the completion of that long term goal easier.