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I want to continue my education because I enjoy learning. There are other reasons, but I can say that part of my motivation is simply because I enjoy the process. I want to grow as an individual. I want to deconstruct my narratives about myself and the world I live in. I want to challenge myself and test how much I can accomplish. 
-Jody Nelson, Allowing Our Motivations to Evolve

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The above was so encouraging. I will try out these success strategies and pursue my academic career vigorously. Thanks much Dr. Christy for this article.
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Overcoming Perfectionism

As a student, holding yourself to a high standard often translates into higher goal attainment and better grades. But when the inability to meet an unrealistically high standard results in physical and emotional strain, perfectionism may be to blame.
Overcoming Perfectionism

 


 

Developing SMART Goals

 

SMART is an acronym to help with realistic goal-setting. Use it as a tool to develop goals for yourself—they could be goals for your career, your studies at Walden, or even your personal life. This resource includes the SMART goal criteria, example goals, and a template for you to develop your own academic, professional, and personal SMART goals.


SMART Goal Criteria (PDF)
SMART Goal Template (PDF)
SMART Goal Template (Word)

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Developing SMART Goals

 

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SMART is an acronym to help with realistic goal-setting. Use it as a tool to develop goals for yourself—they could be goals for your career, your studies at Walden, or even your personal life. This resource includes the SMART goal criteria, example goals, and a template for you to develop your own academic, professional, and personal SMART goals.

SMART Goal Criteria (PDF)

SMART Goal Template (PDF)

SMART Goal Template (Word)



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Building Your Self-Efficacy

 

Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

 


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Savvy Student Podcast // Episode 17 // 12:03

Mitch Luker Discusses Perfectionism and the Doctoral Peer Mentor Program

I was so busy trying to be perfect that I wasn't taking the time to actually learn and enjoy the learning process. And realizing that I am a student, it's okay to not be perfect.
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