Choose ONE of the following options to complete and submit:

Option 1 – Your text mentions several guidelines for setting goals.  List three that are most important to you.  Complete “Try It!” 2 “What are your Goals?” (Chapter 1).  Identify one of your long-term goals and two related short-term goals.  Define motivation.  Why is having a “growth” mindset beneficial for students? 

Option 2 – Complete “Try It!” 6 “Creating a P.O.W.E.R. profile” (Chapter 1).  Attach a copy of your results by plotting a graph or making a table with the results indicated. Submit your responses to the questions about maximizing your P.O.W.E.R. profile (the questions are indicated above figure 1.3 of Chapter 1).

Option 3 – For some, balancing school and other demands of life may be challenging.  Consider the last 48 hours and how you spent your time.  Complete a Time Log (refer to “Try It!” 2 “Create a Time Log” (Chapter 2).  For this time period only respond to the three questions from “Try It!” 2:What do you spend most of your time on?Are you satisfied with the way you are using your time? Are there any areas that seem to use up excessive amounts of time?Do you see some simple fixes that will allow you to use time more effectively?

Lastly, identify 2 steps to help with procrastination.