QFS/Study Skills Unit 1 Test

The process of setting goals is much like planning a trip, you must have:

• a list of people who can help you along the way

• an adult with you at all times

• a destination and a plan for how you will get there

• all of the above

The process of setting goals helps you

• achieve what you want, impress others, and earn lots of money

• focus on what you want, reduce distractions, and save time

• make other jealous of your success, get what you want, and plan for the future

• forget the past, be successful in the present, and plan for the future

The 3 main steps to setting goals are:

• measure your intelligence, determine your Super Power, set your goals

• establish your priorities, identify your goals, ask for help to achieve your goals

• measure your intelligence, imagine the possibilities, set high expectations

• establish your priorities, identify your goals, schedule time to take action

Your rock priorities are things:

• you have to do and have big consequences if not done

• you really enjoy doing and want to spend more time doing

• that don't need to be scheduled into your day

• if I get to it, great! If not, "oh well"

Your water priorities are things:

• you have to do and have big consequences if you don't do them

• you want to do, but need to be scheduled

• things you enjoy but do not need to be scheduled "filler time"

School Dances is an example of a ___________ priority

• rock

• pebble

• water

Homework is an example of which type of priority?

• rock

• pebble

• water

Going to the movies with friends is an example of which type of priority?

• rock

• pebble

• water

Playing video games is an example of which type of priority?

• rock

• pebble

• water

You should create goals from your:

• teacher's suggestions

• to-do list

• priorities

• parents' suggestions