Setting goals for yourself is an integral part of life. They keep you motivated and focused and give you a sense of self--what you want says a lot about who you are. At 20, I have so much to look forward to and the things I've done so far are only a small fraction of the things I still hope to do. Unfortunately my hectic schedule can sometimes bog me down and make me lose sight of "big picture" things and I catch myself wondering what all my hard work is leading me to.
That's where a Dreams and Goals board comes in. It's a visual reminder of who I am, what I want, where I'm going, and why. My mother made me my first Dreams and Goals board and hung it up over the family computer while I was working on my college applications. She put up pictures of my dream schools, copies of my test scores or report cards, a calendar with important due dates, and lots and lots of inspiring quotes. It had a great effect on me at the time, and even impressed my younger brother so much that he made his own.
I've felt a little out of touch with myself lately, so I think it's time to introduce the D/G board to my dorm room.
Here are a few things I'll be including:
1. A calendar to keep track of important dates and log every day that I go to the gym!
2. The application for the internship I have in mind for next summer at the Austin-American Statesman newspaper.
3. Motivation for something I'm currently saving up for, like a flight home!
4. Little reminders of home.
5. Plenty of uplifting words.
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