PLAN FOR SUCCESS:

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DON'T BECOME SUCCESSFUL BY LUCK. THEIR SUCCESS IS THE RESULT OF SETTING GOALS AND WORKING TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. IN OTHER WORDS, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE PLAN TO SUCCEED. YOU, TOO, CAN PLAN TO SUCCEED. DON'T PROCRASTINATE. GOOD INTENTIONS WILL NOT HELP YOU SUCCEED. START PLANNING FOR SUCCESS TODAY!!

PLAN FOR SUCCESS

  1. Organization - Getting organized is the first step to success.
  2. Remember that you are responsible for knowing about and completing your assignments and special projects.
  3. Make sure you have a datebook to write down your homework, extracurricular activities, community activities and other responsibilities.
  4. Make sure you have all the materials you need when you go to class and when you go on road trips.
  5. Time Management - Managing time wisely will help ensure that you have the opportunity to do both the things you need and the things you want to do.
  6. Plan a definite time to do your homework.
  7. Plan time for extracurricular and social activities as well as home responsibilities.
  8. Commit yourself to your time plan, but be flexible. For example, if something happens that makes it impossible for you to do homework during the regularly scheduled time, plan an alternate time to do the homework.
  9. Set Priorities - If you have lots to do, it is important to set priorities.
  10. Rank each task in 1,2,3 order. Start with #1 - the most important task - and continue on down the list.
  11. When doing homework, start with the subject in which you need the most improvement.
  12. Check off finished tasks.
  13. If you frequently find that you cannot finish all the tasks on your list, you may need to prioritize your optional activities and eliminate some that are low on your priority list.
  14. Set Goals – Just wishing to get better grades or to excel in your sport accomplishes nothing. You need a plan of action to achieve your goals. Some hints for setting goals:
  15. Be specific.
  16. Set time limits
  17. Set realistic goals.
  18. Draw up a step-by-step plan of action for reaching each Goal.
  19. Write your goals down
  20. Keep at it!