1. Respond to this journal entry by first writing this heading: MY LIFE PLAN. After the title, complete the part of your life plan for your role as a student.

My Dream: [If you have a compelling dream, describe it here. If youre not sure what your dream is, you can simply write, Im searching.]

My Life Role: Student

My Long-Term Goals in This Role: [These are the outcomes you plan to achieve as a student in the next 2 to 10 years, or even longer if necessary.]

My Short-Term Goals in This Role: [These are the outcomes you plan to achieve as a student this semester; each one achieved brings you closer to your long-term goals as a student. To begin your list of short-term goals, you can write the same desired outcomes that you chose in Journal Entry 8; then add other short-term goals as appropriate.]

Remember to apply the DAPPS rule, making sure that each long- and short-term goal is Dated, Achievable, Personal, Positive, and Specific. With this in mind, you may need to revise the desired outcomes that you transfer here from Journal Entry 8.

YOUR CHOICE: If you wish, repeat this process for one or more of your other life roles: employee, parent, athlete, and so on. The more roles you plan, the more complete your vision of life will be. Taken together, these pages map your route to a rich, personally fulfilling life.

At this time you dont have to know how to achieve your goals and dreams, so dont even think about the method. All you need to know is what you want. In the following chapters, youll learn dozens of powerful strategies for turning your life plan into reality. For now, keep your eye on your destination!

Write MY LIFE PLAN and your life plan for your role as a student here.

2. Write about what you have learned or relearned by designing your life plan. In particular, identify any impact this effort has had on your level of motivation to do well in college this semester, or do well in any other parts of your life.