My Goals

By
Jamie Samuelson

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Category: Education
Long-Term Goal Statement: I will earn my MSW from the University of Utah by the year 2018.

Mid-Term Goal Statement: In 2015 I will transfer to the U of U after earning my AS in
Psychology from SLCC.

Short Term Goal Statement: I will complete my 1
st
semester @ SLCC with at least a 3.0 gpa.


Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. read required course materials
2. take notes and pay close attention to lectures
3. set aside time to study
4. participate in class discussion
5. ask lots of questions
Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.) Once I have achieved my goal I will be able
to begin helping others in times of need, I hope to be able to devote to relationship counseling. I will also
be more financially stable and once able to enjoy some spoils in life(i.e. sporting events, vacations,
concerts, etc.)





What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.) one of my obstacles is the fact that I have been
out of school for 18years and I need to brush up on my study skills and new technologies. I am willing to
sacrifice most all of my social life and devote ANY free time to my family and educational goals.




I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1.this is something I have wanted for as long as I can recall

2.being a disabled veteran does not mean I cannot learn a new skill and earn a livable wage.
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.

My Signature:___Jamie Samuelson_____________________ Date:________________________



2nd Category:
Long-Term Goal Statement: I will be gratefully involved in a healthy longterm
relationship/marriage. Within the next 2 years

Mid-Term Goal Statement: move in together by years end

Short Term Goal Statement: sit down, discuss and start working towards long term family goals.




Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. open discussions
2. weigh out wants and needs
3. Include and take into consideration, the childrens feelings
4. compromise where needed
5. implement when in agreement
Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.) By taking the proper steps towards working
on a lifelong commitment I/we will be able to enjoy the ups and downs associated with a healthy
relationship.




What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.) I am willing to compromise my personal wants
and needs while maintaining my boundries



I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1. Nothing comes easy and anything worth keeping needs to be worked on

2. Everybody deserves to be happy


I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.

My Signature:___________Jamie Samuelson______________ Date:________________________
3rd Category:
Long-Term Goal Statement: Drive cross country for a family vacation by this time next year

Mid-Term Goal Statement: Obtain a valid drivers license within 6 months

Short Term Goal Statement: Plan a family trip (i.e. where,when)


Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. decide on a date/time
2. Discuss where we want to go and who want to visit
3. estimate the cost and begin saving
4. ask for input from the kids (i.e. Disneyland )
5. notify whoever we decide to visit,of our intent
Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.) we will probably go visit my family in
California so they can finally meet the new grandbaby as well as my girlfriend and her children. I will feel
like a big weight has been lifted because after 2 years of being together, my family has yet to meet
them.





What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.) One obstacle I had to overcome was telling my
family that there was a new grandchild in the family. I am still waiting to hear back.




I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1. it has been a long time since sense any of us have been away on a vacation

3. It will make me happy to have my family and my Parents meet
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.


My Signature:____________Jamie Samuelson_____________ Date:________________________