The course project is a 5-7 page paper describing your personal life plan. Use Chapter 17 in the text and reinforcement exercises in Week 6 as a guide in developing your plan. Incorporate all the major topics discussed throughout the course. The focus should be career-oriented however all aspects of your life work together to create a successful and happy life.
Your plan should include:
personal mission statement/definition of success
financial goals and resources
professional goals
education goals and resources
family/leisure goals and resources
spirituality goals and resources
physical and mental health goals and resources (attitude/values)
Each goal should be measurable and have a specific time limit or date set for achievement. For each goal you should list at least one specific strategy for achieving that goal. Some strategies may work toward several goals simultaneously. Set goals that stretch you while building on your strengths and minimizing or improving on your weaknesses.
In setting your goals and strategies take into consideration your strengths weaknesses values and dreams regarding: communication self-esteem ethics attitudes motivation trust professional presence team building interpersonal skills stress management and spirituality/physical well-being.
You may find the Reinforcement Exercises in Chapter 17 helpful in developing your plan. These exercises are: How Do You Define Success Right Livelihood and Break a Habit.