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• Life goals basically refer to an individual's aspirations, missions, ambitions, and dreams in

  various aspects of his life. Achieving life goals may start with goal-setting. Identifying one's

  goals in life is highly essential, as it may serve as one's guide or direction towards what a person

  wants to happen in his or her life. Goals help people use their lifetime wisely, and dreams give

  people pride when they achieve the targets that they have set. Goal setting therefore provides

  focus, helps people identify and evade distractions, and brings them back to the right track

  when they are lost.
• The following are some helpful guidelines on setting goals in life:

  1. List down the primary goal you want to achieve in your life.

  2. Break it down into smaller goals

  3. Provide a time frame for each smaller goal. Identify other things that are necessary

  for attaining these goals.

  4. Make a plan on how to achieve those goals.

  5. Start carrying out the plan.
• 1. Career

  What particular profession, occupation, or vocation do you

  want? In that career, what rank, status, or position do you want

  to achieve?
• Setting Lifetime Goals

  A holistic approach in setting lifetime goals requires considering various aspects of one's life.

  Indeed, goals must be in accordance with what a person really wishes. The following are

  different aspects of one's life and corresponding guide questions that may help you in

  determining your primary life goal:
• 2. Financial

  What is your target earning? When do you want to achieve it?
• 3. Education

  What course do you want to take? What specific knowledge, skill,

  aptitude, or competency do you want to obtain? What other training

  or know-how do you need to have to achieve your goals?
• 4. Family

  Do you have dreams of marrying someday? Do you dream of

  becoming a parent? What do you have to accomplish first to

  become a good husband/wife and parent?
• 5. Physical

  Do you want to achieve and maintain good health and physique?

  What steps will you take in order to achieve these? Will your dream

  career allow you to take these steps?
• 6. Pleasure

  What are your dreams for pleasure? How do you want to enjoy life

  with your wanted occupation? Will your wished vocation enable you

  to have your wanted lifestyle?
• 7. Public Service

  Do you want to serve other people? Do you want to do it through

  politics, religion, etc.? How will you achieve this?
• Brainstorming is a useful tool in thinking about general goals. The process includes

  trimming down the identified general goals into smaller and more achievable goals that one can

  focus on. Specificity is effective in goal-setting. People who make specific goals tend to achieve

  more as they are able to set more challenging goals, progress more, and evaluate personal

  progress more effectively.
• Career development


  The lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future
• Career development


  1. Choosing a course

  2. Acquiring education and training

  3. Applying for a job

  4. Changing careers (if needed)
• Career development usually comes as a natural thing and may occur even without the participation of career experts, counselors, teachers, mentors, parents, or guardians
• The journey to a more satisfying and successful career path may come from getting assistance from experts in managing one's career development
• 1. Personality/Character

  Refers to the combination of traits, characteristics, or qualities that form a person's distinct

  character. Personality a life goal often involves a career that aligns with an individual's

  personality type, requiring self-evaluation to identify the ideal fit.
• 2. Physical and Mental Abilities

  There are jobs that require specific physical and mental capacities. High IQ and logical thinking

  skills are crucial for professions like professor, lawyer, and doctor, requiring a combination of

  physical and cognitive abilities.
• 3. Skills and Abilities

  In choosing a career, an individual should take into consideration his skills, general intelligence,

  and special abilities. Literary skills are crucial for succeeding in various fields, as they can

  significantly influence one's chances of success in specific fields.
• 4. Interests

  One's positive preference and passion towards a certain kind of

  undertaking is a factor in becoming successful in that task. A

  trustworthy standard for career selection is based on students'

  interests, which can evolve over time, but passions serve as

  powerful motivators.
• 5. Life experiences

  The experiences we had in our lives may influence the way we choose our careers. Experience

  and role models can influence one's profession decision, influencing joyful emotions and

  influencing future choices like becoming a teacher.
• 6. Values

  An individual's principles or standards of behavior are collectively called his or her values.Values

  may also refer to a person's judgment of what is important in life. Personal ethical ideals form a

  person's value system, determining significant aspects in life like love, money, power, health,

  and religion. These values can evolve over time, leading individuals to choose occupations that

  allow them to live out their ideals, such as medical sciences or financial stability.
• Career plan


  Helps you direct your actions towards the goals you want to achieve
• Career planning


  A subset of career management which applies the concepts of strategic planning and marketing to taking charge of one's professional future
• Career planning


  A deliberate preparation of an individual for his career
• Career planning

  1. Self-assessment

  2. Set goals

  3. Skill development
• Self-assessment


  • Understand your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values
  • What are you passionate about?
  • What skills do you excel in?
• Set goals


  • Define both short-term and long-term goals
  • Short-term goals could include skill development or certifications
  • Long-term goals might involve positions or industries you want to work in
• Skill development


  • Identify the skills needed for your desired career path
  • Consider formal education, online courses, workshops, or practical experience to develop these skills
• Family/Parental Expectations


  One of the major influences in a person's life, involving the expectations of the parents and siblings, especially for career selection
• In the Filipino culture, children consider the will of their parents as regards career choice
• Debt of gratitude


  The notion that makes children consider their parents' suggestions and advice before deciding on a career
• 2. Economic Status and School

  In choosing a career, the school to which one goes is also a consideration. One must be able to

  answer questions such as: Is the school accessible? Does it offer the course that I will pursue? Is

  the tuition fee cost reasonable and affordable? Are the school's facilities and environment

  adequate and conducive to fruitful learning? Does the school suit my needs and abilities? Can

  my family afford the tuition fees, miscellaneous fees, and other pertinent expenses?
• 3. Community Culture

  Community culture may create an impact on the career-decision of an individual. The culture

  molds people's values and expectations, as well as other aspects in their lives, including career

  choice. The culture's standards and expectations may affect a person on how he or she chooses

  careers.
• 4. Employment Opportunities

  Employment opportunities influence decisions regarding careers. Naturally, people tend to take

  courses with high employment opportunities so as not to fall in the category of unemployed or

  underemployed after graduation.