The Counseling Department

Presents:
Becoming the Better YOU!
Topics

Self Motivation
Self-Esteem

Personal/Academic Goals

Personal Responsibility
 Motivation
Motivation is the driving force which causes us to
achieve goals.
Intrinsic
exists within the individual rather than relying on any
external pressure. *Things you do because they bring you
joy and happiness.
Extrinsic
comes from outside of the individual, such as competition.
*Based on rewards, approval and pleasing others.
Self-Motivation
People rely on those who surround them to provide
support and encouragement.
If you dont have a good support system around you,
you must learn how to motivate yourself in order to
become successful.
Having self-motivation
increases your ability to
overcome challenges and
roadblocks in life.
The Importance of Self-Motivation
Self Motivation is beneficial in all aspects of life
Enhances your self-esteem
Cultivates a desire to DO something

Desirable quality from current/potential

employers
Initiates team-building skills

Gives you drive to be successful in school

Allows you to achieve your goals

Self-Motivation
Some things you can do to find motivation:
Review some of the successes you have had
It may be graduating from high school, finding a job,
creating a family, etc.
Stop caring what everyone else thinks
You are the only one who is accountable for you
Surround yourself with positive people
You become what you are surrounded by
Get involved
Self-Motivation
Read inspiring books or attend seminars
Generally improves your outlook on life
Make time for yourself each day
All you need is 10 minutes a day to focus on yourself and
your needs
Exercise on a daily basis
Exercise releases endorphins which improves your mood.
It also makes you healthier and gives you more energy
Create ways to achieve your goals
Write it down, keep track of progress, prioritize, stay
positive
What are some things that
get YOU motivated???
Goal Setting
It is an amazing feeling when you set goals and
achieve them. Be SMART!
Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Time Oriented
Goal Setting
Specific
It is hard to accomplish a goal that is not clearly
defined. Make sure it answers who, what, when,
why and how.
Create a goal statement and write it down. The

more detailed the goal is, the easier it will be to

determine how to achieve it.
Tell someone about your goals

Spouse, friend, counselor, etc

Goal Setting
Measurable

Establish a date as to when you want to reach the

goal. This ensures you are taking the steps to
achieve your goals.
When you measure your progress you stay on
track and feel accomplished, which motivates you
to continue to reach your goals.
Goal Setting

Attainable
Establish your responsibility in achieving your
goals.
Guidelines
Break up the goals into smaller goals, so that they
can be achieved.
Action steps and milestones
Determine if others can help you achieve your
goals.
Goal Setting
Realistic

Are you willing to commit

to each of your goals?
Your goals are as realistic as you make them, do

you have the means to achieve them?

Make sure the goals are reachable and not
impossible. Otherwise you are setting yourself up
for failure.
Goal Setting

Time-Oriented

Goals need to have a deadline in order to be

achieved.
If you do not have a time frame, there is no

urgency to take action in achieving your goals.

Describe the time frame when writing down your
goals.
Examples of SMART Goals
Bad example of a SMART goal: I want to have a lot of money.
Good example of a SMART goal: I want to make one million
within 10 years by starting an internet marketing business
selling personal development products all over the world and
by providing life coaching consultancy and conducting live
seminars annually.

Bad example of a SMART goal: I want to lose weight.

Good example of a SMART goal:
I want to lose 20 lbs by April 15th 2011. I will perform a half
hour of cardio and half hour of strength training per day, 5
times a week and I will only eat starchy carbohydrates 3 times
a week.
Lets do it together!
Focus on Goals
Personal Responsibility

In the end, you must take pride in what

you do, and what you do must be worthy of
pride.
Personal Responsibility is nothing other
than the freedom to create our own lives.
Personal Responsibility
Academic Success
Attend every class session
Find out missing assignments/notes if absent

Complete assignments on time

Ask questions during class time, when appropriate

Get to know your instructors, keep open

communication with them
Make connections with your school work and

your goals
Personal Responsibility
Academic Responsibility continued
Create a workable schedule
Find a study partner or group

Pay attention to ALL deadlines

Drop classes if necessary

Get help early in the semester if you are struggling

through the Learning Resource Center
Menifee Campus San Jacinto Campus
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday -Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
 Personal Responsibility
Career Exploration
Job shadow, volunteer,
get a part time job in
a field of interest
Take career

exploration courses
Talk with people in

career field of interest

Visit the Career
center for information
Personal Responsibility
Address your personal issues
Take action to get the help you need
Take courses that may relate to your

personal concerns
Talk to someone, possibly a friend or a counselor

Counseling provides: Academic, Career/Transfer,

Personal and Crisis Intervention
Counseling Hours
Hours: Hours:
San Jacinto Campus Menifee Valley Campus
Mon & Thurs Mon & Thurs
1499 N. State St. 28237 La Piedra Rd.
8 am to 7 pm 8 am to 7 pm
Building 1100 Building 100
San Jacinto, CA 92583 Menifee, CA 92584
Tues & Wed Tues & Wed
Phone: (951) 487-6752 Phone: (951) 672-6752
8 am to 5 pm 8 am to 5 pm
Fax: (951) 654-6738 Fax: (951) 672-6548
Fri 8 am to 12 pm Fri 8 am to 12 pm

San Gorgonio Pass Hours: Temecula Education Hours:

Service Center Complex
Mon-Thurs
1735 W. Ramsey St. 27447 and 27463
Mon-Thurs 9 am to 6 pm
Suite 111 Enterprise Circle West
Banning, CA 92220 8:30 am to 5 pm Temecula, CA 92590 Fri
Phone: (951) 922-1327 Phone: (951) 308-1059 8-12
Fax: (951) 922-1408 Fax: (951) 693-5309
QUESTIONS???