When working towards a goal, consider how your personal strengths and abilities can help to achieve it. Remember to set goals that are S. M.A. R.T. E.R. (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound, and able to be evaluated and readjusted). Planning S. M.A. R.T. E.R. goals that also align with your personal, academic, and professional values are an effective way to keep your motivation moving in the right direction. Of course, you’ve already achieved some goals in your life, so you've likely experienced feelings of personal satisfaction and pride. Luckily, these are feelings you can continuously revisit as you continue reaching your goals! Step 2: Create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below:

1. What is a current personal, educational, or professional goal that you are working towards achieving in your life? Explain.
2. Describe at least two actions you are taking to reach your current goal.
3. Reflect on your past accomplishments and describe a personal, educational, or professional goal that you have already achieved in your life. How did accomplishing this goal make you feel?​