The first step in creating this final motivation plan was to choose a goal or purpose for change in my life. The process I went through for choosing this goal is the topic of this first section. As a class we were asked to consider a broad range of goals or areas that we would like to see changed. We were given a worksheet that asked us to generate about eight candidate goals that would eventually be narrowed down into one. I generated a list of about eight goals for myself. Each of my candidate goals were then classified into various categories, such as, "Important to Others", "Important to Me", "Likely", "Immediate", or any other category that I could create. After I was satisfied with my list of goals, I discussed with one of my classmates a few of my goals and which goal I would probably use as the focus of the remainder of this EDP 310 module. After this discussion with my peer, it was time for me to finalize my decision about which goal I would choose. I consider!

ed goals from every category and decided to choose one from the "Immediate" category. These goals need to be accomplished before other goals are achieved. I felt that this was a very important category for me; it w

The most beneficial aspect of completing this motivation plan was the proper placing of motivational change processes within the appropriate stages. It isn't common knowledge as to which point rewarding yourself or others is appropriate in helping to motivate. I have discovered that I am mostly intrinsically motivated, however, the ever-present influence of attaining a higher social status is one of my primary extrinsic motivators. In the end I hope that for any future goal I hope to achieve, I plan wisely and prepare myself for the rewards as well as the consequences.

The main motivational problem for me, as is for many people, is Procrastination. I am usually pretty good at working under the pressure of a looming deadline; however, I would have a much less stressful life if I completed small steps along the way, rather than trying to tackle a huge task in a limited span of time. Even though I have been rewarded in the past for procrastinating behavior, attaining the goal I have planned will require quite a bit more planning. For instance, the three tests I have this week. I have read most of the chapters in all of them at the time when they were assigned. This has helped to alleviate stress rather than if I had left all five chapters in each class for the night before the exam.

I was raised in a fairly competitive family with four sisters and two doctors for parents. My grades have always been the focus of many conversations between my mom and me. Not only are my grades discussed openly within my family, also, my roommates and I constantly discuss how we are all faring in our various academic endeavors. This public attention to my goal will help to "increase my accountability and can solicit support and encouragement."

In order to better understand and provide a more likely situation for attainment of my goal, identifying some of the possible obstacles to motivation is important and necessary. Some of the obstacles as identified on the Final Motivation Plan worksheet are: Negative, distorted or self-defeating thoughts, Procrastination, Unavoidable setbacks, and anything else that may hinder motivation.

Although Self-Reevaluation is technically listed under the Preparation stage of change, I included in my Action strategy due to the larger implications of my goal. The more future goal of becoming a doctor means that I will use Self-Reevaluation techniques to assist me in achieving my more immediate goal. Using willpower and making commitments against failing to achieve my goal will be primary drivers in helping me attain my

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