The purpose of this assignment is to identify and describe my personal, professional and academic goal, apply the Smart Goal process and explain each component, create how I will predict success in achieving my goals based on my past positive experiences, and my personality as it relates to being an online student. Obtaining my BA Social and Criminal Justice while, attending Ashford University online will most definitely help with achieving my long-term academic, personal and professional goals.
My Goals and SMART Goals
Creating a game plan for success can be challenging, however after evaluating my future, building on past positive experiences, I need to determine what I need, to reach my long-term goal which is to become a private investigator or a probation officer by the age of 30. By starting with my BA in Social and Criminal Justice, I can achieve my short-term goal. This is a four year degree program that requires 120 credits to complete the Degree program. In the past, I attended school while being a full time mom and employee. I worked long hours and attend school at night. This is an example of setting SMART goals. After completing my degree program online at Ashford University I plan to go straight to the field of my choice and to be employed. These goals will take hard work and commitment but they are realistic as well as achievable.
My personal goal is to have a healthier lifestyle. I want to eat and drink healthier and start exercising on a regular basis. I have started keeping a food journal and it has really made me realize how much junk I eat in one day. I plan to start doing research on what type of foods I need to start eating in order to lose weight and improve my energy levels. I hope to start this by the end of this month and to begin my new diet by the beginning of next month.
I feel that a healthy diet is essential to my school work because the foods that I am eating now make me feel sluggish and