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Self- Management

Developed by Kim Williams

Complete four of the nine activities.

  1. Write an essay stating  your personal mission statement in relation to your goals, long and short, in your life.  Resource:  Self-Management and Goal Setting, pages 5-7,  By South-Western Educational Publishing, located in Mainland High School's Media Center.

  1. Complete a 4-year plan for high school.  Research your career goal and provide a plan of action to achieve it.  Occupational Outlook Handout.  Be sure to include post secondary education needed.

 

  1. Complete a scholarship search using Bridges, CHOICES or FastWEB.  Choose 1 from the list and print out results.

 

  1. Using an organizer or planner, demonstrate self -management of time, assignments, and priorities.

 

  1. Using attached hand out, develop a daily “to do” list.  Include time for chores, class work assignments, homework, study time and free time.  Initial each item accomplished.  4-week period Complete self-reflection and provide results on self management abilities. - Gibson

 

  1. Write an essay entitled  "Where I want to be in ten years.” 

 

  1. Take ASVAB and provide results

 

  1. Take ACT or SAT and provide results  

 

  1. Experiment:  refrain from watching television or playing video/computer games for one week.  Keep a log of how you spent your time.  Evaluate your experience and reflect on your discoveries about yourself.  

    Web sites

 Bridges and Choices (Both located on the Active classroom website.  See Career Connection Facilitator for Password.)

FastWeb

http://www.mapping-your-future.org