Setting Goals

What is your long-term goal? In ten years I see myself…

My two long-term goals are to successfully develop and enhance my transferable skills, along with pursuing a
career within the medical field, preferably as a cardiothoracic surgeon.

What is your short-term goal? In the next 3 years I see myself…

My short-term goals are to complete high school with excelling grades, as well as join numerous clubs/volunteer
organizations and maintain a notable position within them.

My Goals…

Personal Social
(wellness and stress management, volunteering, your (extra-curricular club, sport or group)
interests, passions and values)

- Maintain a healthy physical, mental, and spiritual - Join an extra-curricular club (basketball, soccer,
state (always) tennis) either next year, or the year after
- Engage in enjoyable and educational activities or - Possibly take art lessons next year
volunteer organizations (always) - Learn how to play the guitar during the summer next
- Explore different passions and interests during high year
school
- Continue to develop artistic skills and create more
innovative pieces throughout high school
- Travel to at least three different countries before
heading to university

Educational Career/Life
(course selections, personal profile) (part-time work, networking, experiences)

- Pursue a career within the medical field as a
cardiothoracic surgeon during university
- Finish high school with good grades, especially in
science
- Continue to develop a personal profile and research
about the medical field throughout high
school/university
- Improve my transferable skills (always)
- Write reflections often about my progress,
accomplishments, skills, values, and more (always)
- Find a part-time job related to the medical field or my
chosen career path at the time, which will help me gain
experience
- When I attend university, I will engage in networking
events to enhance my resume and meet with potential
job employers
 Financial
(savings, credit building, borrowing, living within your means)

- Focus on my needs rather than my wants until I get a stable job

- Continue to save money for essential items, which will allow me to avoid borrowing and reducing my credit
score
- Financially provide for my family when

Reflection

1. Why is it important to review and evaluate your choices and goals, and possibly revise them on a
regular basis?
It is extremely important to review, evaluate, and revise my choices/goals on a regular basis to ensure that I
am on the right track and whether or not I am capable of achieving them. When working towards my goals,
I must make sure that I am progressing and improving my skills, as well as feel motivated to continue on
accomplishing them. In addition, I believe it is completely alright to change or revise a goal if I feel that it
will benefit me; therefore, it is crucial to review and evaluate my choices often.

2. What have you asked yourself in order to assess if you were on a path that would get you closer to
your goal?
I have asked myself if I am enhancing my skills, gaining valuable knowledge or experience, and most
importantly, if I am learning new aspects that would help me in the future. These are very important topics
to consider because they aid me in getting closer to my ultimate/long-term goals, which is to become a
cardiothoracic surgeon.

3. What did you learn about yourself and about areas you may need to work on?
I learned that I am very creative, innovative, and am not afraid to become a leader; I discovered these
attributes about myself while setting these goals and working on several tasks throughout this course. I
believe an area I may need to work on is paying attention to small details and trying to “perfect” my tasks as
much as I can. This is something I need to develop since I have received feedback from my teacher saying I
need to focus on minor changes; therefore, I will reflect on this feedback to further enhance my work.

4. How was this information helpful in identifying or rethinking your goals?

This information was helpful in identifying or rethinking my goals because it allowed me to focus on my
strengths, values, skills, passions, and interests. I believe that these topics are also very important to
consider when setting goals, so I am motivated and proud of my success. Overall, this task helped me
identify key aspects that I had not thoughts about before, and my new goals will help me thrive in the future,
as well as lead me to the medical field career path.