OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

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Session 1: Life Cycle and Goal Setting

INTRODUCTION

Human life cycle is complex. A human being starts a process of change that continues throughout life.
He/she is from a single cell to a person who develops and moves through an ever-changing world and
follows a unique trajectory. He/she is defined by family, socioeconomic status and neighborhood, culture,
religion and other institutions. To understand one’s life cycle, there should be an understanding of life
stages and significant events in each phase. Many are interested in the universal process of development,
but it is interesting to understand individual differences. Each person has an individual path to follow and
different goals. What makes each person unique? How does life course affect an individual? Are the goals
of an individual reflective of his/her life stage and life course?

Goals are part of life - the way someone needs to accomplish at work, the way an individual utilizes extra
time. Everything comes down to needs, and a person might want to achieve in each viewpoint – whether
he/she settle on a cognizant decision or runs with intuitive inclinations. Without defining goals or
destinations, life turns into a progression of disordered happenings you don't control. Your goals lead your
direction and help you avoid not to acquire the things you desire or fulfill your dreams.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this module, students are expected to:
1. Describe what life cycle is
2. Discuss the universal life cycle
3. Analyze what goal setting is
4. Examine one’s goals and develop his/her action plan

MODULE LESSON

Life expectancy in the country in 2010-2015 was 68.6 years, which was lower than the world average by
2.2 years. Filipino females (72.06 years) tend to outlive their male counterparts by 6.75 years. The
Philippines has been not able to keep pace with the rest of the world in broadening the lifespan of its
residents over the most recent 25 years (Philippine Journal of Science, 2018). Life cycle is defined as the
series of stages in form and functional activity through which an organism passes between successive
recurrences of specified primary stage. Human life cycle starts with fertilization. Life stages such as
infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood are developmental phases. Each with its
own biological, psychological, and psychosocial characteristics, through which individuals pass over the
course of their lives.

All individuals pass through major life cycle transitions such as entering school, dealing with friends, getting
married, looking for a job, enter the adult world, or taking care for the elderly. These typical periods of
development are influenced by heredity, environment and maturation.

Goal Setting Theory

Goal setting is crucial for one’s success. Goal setting is a powerful way of motivating people and motivating
oneself. Dr. Edwin Locke pioneered a research in the 1960s’ about setting goals. This theory was more
known to work in industrial setting. It utilizes the SMART goals setting in which the goals are expected to be
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely (SMART). After several years, Dr. Locke
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collaborated with Dr. Gary Latham to a seminal work called, “A Theory of Goal Setting and Task
Performance.

Goal Setting Theory states that there is a relationship between how difficult and specific a goal was
and the people’s performance task. It was found out that difficult, yet specific goals led to better task
performance than easy yet vague goals. Those people who have specific goals perform better than those
without specific goals.

Words of motivation such as “Try hard” or “You can do it” are less effective than
“I will have 90% of my sales target by next month”. A goal that is clear, challenging, committed and well
evaluated is better.

Five Principles of Goal Setting (Locke, 1960)

a. Clarity – Clear, measurable and unambiguous (specific) goals.

b. Challenge –Set a level of challenge to beat yourself with.
c. Commitment – The harder the goal, the more commitment is required.
d. Feedback – Listen to feedback from people to provide opportunities to clarify expectations,
adjust goal difficulty and gain recognition.
e. Task Complexity – The more complicated and demanding the role would give elevated level of
motivation to a person.

MODULE ACTIVITIES

A. Think about your goals and plans. After which, list down the possible ways to achieve them. Use
the matrix below.

Life Stages Goals and Plans Ways to achieve them

Early Adolescence In my elementary and high school

( 12-18 years old) Graduated elementary high school days I was a hard working student I
studied every subjects every
lessons before I sleep or in my free
time that’s why I got passed and got
a good grades.
Later Adolescence I apply in a company I passed the
( 19-24 years old) interview I give my very best
After graduated my goals is to get a answer to their questions after that
job help my family financially. I have training and need to passed
Enjoying my adolescence hood it so what I did is do my very hard
work I go to work in time and during
my work hours I do my tasks and
after the training I got hired..
Early Adulthood To get a good grades -study every single day review my
(25-34 years old) lessons during free time before
sleep read some books or lessons
-prioritized my schooling do the
Finished college activities the assignments
participate in every group
activities .Don’t lose hope no matter
what.
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Study every lessons have patience

to review long hours sample
(minimum of 8 hours)
Take down notes during the review
time .practice all the return
demonstration video (fundamentals
in nursing)

To be a nurse you should pass the

board exams .apply in a hospitals
Registered nurse .be a hardworking person, patience,
sacrifices. Attend some seminars

Middle Adulthood
(35-60 years old) Getting married getting settled Love the man who could give his
world. I will always support him and
never leave him be with him
through thick and thin.

Be patience to teach my children in

their academics always teaching
Education of my children them every single day .

Get an exercise daily maybe in the

Take care of my physical self morning or night .eat a balance
healthy diet fruits vegetables
protein less carbs .Have a skin care
routine before and after sleep
Be positive at all times

Later Adulthood Get an exercise daily maybe in the

(60-75 years old) Take care of physical self morning or night .eat a balance
To enjoy life hanging with family healthy diet fruits vegetables
friends protein less carbs .Have a skin care
routine before and after sleep
Be positive at all times

Have a pension, life and health

Retired at 60 insurance by paying it monthly or
annually to make this happen I will
start it while I was young until I
became 60.
Very Old Age Good earning
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(76 and up) Properties House and lot Big savings of course for me to get
Business to be inherent to my children that I will work harder, save money
and apo(last will and testament) put a business have investments

B. PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT AND GOAL SETTING

Mission statements are designed to provide direction and thrust to an organization, an enduring
statement of purpose. A mission statement acts as an invisible hand that guides the people in the
organization.

Writing a personal mission statement offers the opportunity to establish what’s important to you, and
can help guide you toward a decision on a particular job, company, or career field. It also enables one to
chart a new course when they’re at a career crossroads.

(Retrieved from: https://www.livecareer.com/career/advice/jobs/creating-personal-mission-statements.)

Steps for Developing a Personal Mission Statement

Step 1: Identify past successes.

Spend some time identifying four or five examples where you have had personal success in recent years.
These successes could be at work, in your community, at home, etc.
My personal success
I must say that I am successful because I am independent person I can do any house chores cooking
food laundry clothes I also live alone had work before paying my own bills supporting my family financial
needs. Being a breadwinner I think it is a personal success.
I have my life and health insurance and I think that’s a personal success to me
I can take care of my children well with my own I think I am successful because my children are healthy
and living in a simple nice home. I can handle my own struggles .I know how to deal with the difficult
Step 2. Identify
situation. I amcore values.because giving me a chance to pursue my education is to be grateful for even
successful
though I am not yet through with my study but continue doing it.
Develop a list of
Sorry po sa grammar ko attributes that you believe identify who you are and what your priorities are.

Working on your own • Optimism • Responsibility • Integrity • Time management • Motivation • Common
sense • Flexibility • Problem solving • willing to learn
My priorities are to be a good student to finished college supporting my family to have good job.

Step 3. Identify Contributions.

Make a list of the ways you could make a difference. In an ideal situation, how could you contribute best to
your country, your family, your future employer, and to your community?
Step 4. Identify goals.
 A Random Act of Kindness for a Neighbor
 Help a child in need the child who is hungry and has nothing to eat
 Volunteer at your local senior living community like giving there some foods or clothes and most of
all medicine.
 Abide the law. Like cross in the pedestrian lane
 Help my family their financial...help them to have a healthy good food also my brothers education
 As a youth, standing on our feet and watching every people in country walking, I think that we
should know how to speak on ourselves with great respect and dignity.
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Step 5. Write mission statement.

Based on the first four steps and a better understanding of yourself, begin writing your personal mission
statement.
Spend some time thinking about your priorities in life and the goals you have for yourself.
"To inspire children to be more than they thought they could be."
"To be a leader to my team, live a balanced life and make a difference."
"To inspire others to achieve great things."
"To thrive in my journey through life and learn life's lessons along the way."
"To be kind to others and myself."

Source: Hansen, R. The Five-Step Plan for Creating Personal Mission Statements.

CLOSURE

Journal Writing

Does your personal mission statement translate OLFU’s mission and vision statement? Elaborate your
answer
Yes because the mission and vision of olfu stated that the university wants to improve individual through a
legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation as a student my personal mission is to
improved me as an individual through legacy of excellent education and being compassionate dedicated to
my goals /dreams in life, and also for me to be able to practice or manifest the core value I have to strive
really hard to be a successful individual.
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REFERENCES

Life cycle. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster online dictionary. Retrieved May 3, 2018, from http://www.merriam-
       webster.com/dictionary/lifecycle

Locke, E. (2002). Setting goals for Life and Happiness. In Snyder & Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive
psychology (pp 299 – 312). Oxford University Press.

Papalia, D. E., & Martorel, G. (2015). Experience human development. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Valenzuela City • Quezon City • Antipolo City • Cabanatuan • Pampanga

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