Common Barriers to Goal Striving | Origin: CS126
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Goal Setting and Motivation Strategies for Career Professionals --> Common Barriers to Goal Striving
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The most difficult barrier I have seen so far has been what I've dubbed "trying to sprint the marathon" - learners who rush to put a checkmark on a particular stage or process in their growth, rather than allowing for the natural growth to really set in. In chasing an admirable but still distant goal, they become prone to looking for shortcuts and setting themselves up for disappointment, when a promotion does arrive right at the year mark, when they receive a rejection for a position transfer, or when they are unable to land a job within 2-4 weeks out of instruction.
When you are in a helping relationship, your motivation is strongly influenced by the quality of the relationship. Therefore, it is best to have positive relationship dynamics. Rewarding yourself is beneficial to enhance motivation and keep your goal attainment in line. I will use this information to encourage students to enhance their motivation by rewarding themselves along the way. Something simple like taking a break during a study session to get an ice cream or coffee is helpful. Then I will encourage students to celebrate their success.
