The Manila Times

How to maintain your goals in college

- MARY ANGELIQUE U. TACATA

ACADEMICAL­LY inclined or not, maintainin­g your goals during college is an almost impossible thing to do – stress, anxiety, and pressure all combined hinder you from focusing towards your goals and there will be moments that you’ll forget what you intend to do and be side tracked by other internal and external factors. depends on their performanc­e academical­ly but, in reality academic performanc­e only enhances your chance to be accepted – it does not assure you that you’ll be able to stay at your job for long or that you

Your success in the future will depend on how you hone yourself continuous­ly throughout your life.

Here are some tips on how to maintain your goals during your college years. 1. Mind, body, and soul. Keeping a healthy mind, body, and soul is almost as impossible as yourself because at the end of the day it will be up to you and you alone. and who will be affected. Also, visiting a church and praying helps a 2. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. It does not apply only to your friends but, also to those professors

in mind that they are still authoritie­s and respect towards them should be maintained. see them daily – it does not matter if it is a long-term or short-term towards it. There is nothing impossible if you persevere You want to be rich? Then then maybe you are the problem, maybe you are the one hindering yourself from attaining the dreams and goals that you want to achieve. 4. Monitor your savings and expenses.

Yes, money will always be one of the main things that you will need all throughout your life. Let’s be practical, if you have money your dreams are goals more priceless once you achieve them.

than using your parents or other people’s money to attain it as soon as you cherish the goals you’ve achieved.

5. Don’t be a yes man.

someone’s decision will affect people negatively and the effect will mean the right place, right friends, right job, and right life.

something if you are sure that it is questionab­le, remember to be civilized and polite at all times.

6. Attend seminars, lectures, and events.

If it is free or discounted and if it will hone you for the better then why -

Also, there will be times that freebies and food will be available so do not

7. Get involved but not too much.

is inevitable and most college students are a part of a certain group or club.

Also, it is a good addition to your resume and being a student leader

clubs, but, remember to manage your time wisely. Learn to rest when necessary and do not push yourself too hard.

8. Make memories

priceless memories you’ve made all throughout your life.

you stronger and the journey will be unexpected yet, precious.

 ??  ?? A bright future is the result of determinat­ion inside and outside the classroom
A bright future is the result of determinat­ion inside and outside the classroom
 ??  ?? Manage your budget and be practical when it comes to expenses
Manage your budget and be practical when it comes to expenses
 ??  ?? Establishi­ng connection­s with different people can help you get through tough times
Establishi­ng connection­s with different people can help you get through tough times
 ??  ?? Never forget what your goal is: To graduate!
Never forget what your goal is: To graduate!

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