Mindset and Goal Setting for College Students

How to get from here to there - Have a clear vision for the future, use the power of your mindset to get there

Created byNicki Nolle

Last updated 3/2022

English

What you'll learn

Develop an inspiring vision for the future
Set ambitious but realistic goals
Apply action-based planning to move forward toward accomplishing your goals and vision
Recognize when you are engaging in unhelpful mindsets and learn how to adjust them
Use the power of your thoughts and beliefs to propel you toward success
Complete 17 exercises to start moving toward your vision with an empowering mindset

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 4h 16m total length

Introduction12:12
Welcome to the Mindset and Goal Setting Workshop. This introduction video will give you an overview of what is to come in the rest of the workshop.
What is Mindset?6:48
Your mindset is a habitual way of thinking which impacts everything you think, feel and do. In this video, you will learn more about mindset and how your mindset affects the decisions you make.
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset11:27
A fixed mindset assumes that you are born with certain talents while a growth mindset assumes that with hard work you can change your skills, talents and intelligence. In this video you will learn more about these two mindsets and how they impact your behavior.
Locus of Control10:04
Do you believe that what happens to you is mostly a result of luck and circumstance or that your past decisions and actions led directly to your current state? Your belief in your power over your life - your locus of control - will be discussed further in this video.
Positive vs. Negative Attitude8:33
Seeing the silver lining in every rain cloud can help us uncover opportunities to learn and grow. In this video, you will learn more about the benefits of using a positive outlook to drive action which creates possibilities for success.
Scarcity vs. Abundance8:53
When you see the world as full of opportunities, you are more likely to reach for higher goals and be more creative than if you see a lack of resources and possibilities. In this video, you will learn about how scarcity and abundance mindsets impact your decision making.
Problem-Focus vs. Solution-Focus6:36
When you are facing a challenge, do you focus on everything which is wrong or on how to fix the issue? When you can look through our problems and see potential solutions, you are more likely to take positive action than if you focus on your current state. In this video, you will learn how to focus on the future and its potential.
Mindset's Impact on Success8:24
The way you think about challenges, goals, circumstances and yourself has a large impact on what you are willing to attempt and how hard you are willing to work at it. Mindset’s impact on your success will be discussed in this video.
Changing your Mindset8:32
Are some of your own thought patterns and habitual reactions are holding you back? Use this video to learn how to change your mindset and empower yourself.

Core Beliefs6:42
Beliefs are our rulebook for life. They tell you what you can do, what you can’t do, what you should do and what you must not do. People are often not even aware of their beliefs; assuming them to be true without examining them. In this video, you will learn about the origin of beliefs and become more aware of your own beliefs.
Questioning Beliefs6:26
Once you are aware of your beliefs, you can examine them for accuracy. In this video, you will learn that your beliefs can and should change as you grow and learn.
Challenging Beliefs7:25
Visualization of a better future is a powerful tool to use to challenge mistaken beliefs which are no longer serving you. In this video, you will learn how to use a future-based, solution-focused approach to changing the beliefs which are holding you back.
Your Past7:00
Thoughts Create Feelings8:34
Explore how your mindset shapes thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how past and future thinking fuels self-talk. Use a practical exercise to reset mood and connect thoughts to goals.
Affirmations3:53
Affirmations are a quick reset button which you can use anytime to interrupt a harmful thought pattern or belief. Use this video to learn how to use affirmations to adopt a better mindset and be more productive.
Sense of Belonging7:39
Feeling like you belong and are accepted is a basic human need. Use this video to evaluate your own beliefs about and feelings of belonging and strategize ways you can increase your sense of belonging on campus.
Good Enough Principle5:07
Self-acceptance provides a firm foundation from which you can approach new challenges and increases your ability to take risks while lessening the impact of potential failure. In this video, you will learn about the good enough principle and how you can use it to make new challenges less intimidating.
Reflection Questions5:27
Use this video to reflect on the new awareness you have of the underlying thoughts and beliefs which drive your behavior, the work you have done to change your mindset and limiting beliefs, and the potential those changes have to make a difference in your future.

Beliefs and Vision6:36
In this video, you will make the connection between your past and the beliefs it has led you to develop and your future in the form of the vision you have for what you could become.
Core Values7:43
When you look past the roles you fill, the titles you have, the emotions you feel and the beliefs which you follow to question who you really are, you find your core values. In this video, you will learn the importance of considering and respecting your core values when deciding upon your goals and vision for the future.
Ikigai6:02
Ikigai is the intersection of your passions, your talents, your contribution to society and your career. It’s a short word with a powerful impact. In this video, you will build your own ikigai.
Your Life Vision10:37
What type of future do you want to have? What kind of person do you want to be? How do you want people to remember you when you are gone? In this video, you will learn how to define and clarify your life’s greatest vision.

The Power of Goals9:29
Goals are a powerful tool to motivate you and direct your energy. In this video, you will learn some of the many ways goals can help you to maximize your productivity and performance.
Priorities8:52
In this video you will learn how to classify goals and tasks based on their importance and urgency and how to prioritize your to-do list so that you achieve the results you want without wasting time on distractions.
Tips for Effective Goals6:53
Well-written goals will propel you further toward your vision with less work and less stress than poorly written goals. This video will prepare you write effective and powerful goals for yourself.
SMART Goals6:54
In this video, you will learn the five components of a SMART goal and how to use the SMART goal format to write goals which will lead you to your vision.
Optimizing Goals6:31
Before you pour your time and energy into achieving a goal it is wise to ask it some tough questions. In this video, you will learn how to review and edit your SMART goals to optimize them.
SELF Plan7:02
Having too many goals can be overwhelming and confusing. In this video, you will learn how to use a SELF plan to manage and organize your goals in an effective way.

Strategic Planning10:37
There are many ways to bake a cake and there are probably many different approaches you could take to accomplish any one of your goals. In this video, you will learn how to evaluate alternative strategies and choose the one which is best for you.
Gut Instinct6:41
Logic and reason are great ways to make decisions, but they are not the only ways to make decisions. Your emotions and instincts should also play a role. In this video, you will learn how to listen to your heart and your gut instincts as you choose strategies for accomplishing your goals.
Approaching Larger Goals3:24
Some of your most ambitious goals may feel intimidating in the beginning. In this video, you will learn how to approach larger goals in a way which makes them feel more manageable.
Action Planning8:12
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In this video, you will develop a step-by-step plan for achieving each of your goals.
Challenges8:55
Ambitious goals lead to impressive accomplishments, but there are often challenges along the way to completing those goals. In this video, you will learn strategies to help you regulate and motivate yourself through those challenges.
Summary and Conclusion2:47
Congratulations! You have completed the workshop. This final video contains a few short concluding remarks about moving forward toward your vision.

Requirements

No experience needed - just a desire to dream big and achieve your goals

Description

What type of future do you want to have? What kind of person do you want to be? How do you want people to remember you when you are gone? How are you going to become what you want to be? Are your answers to these questions fuzzy? You know you want to be “successful” but what does that mean to you and how are you going to get there? Having a crystal-clear vision for the future is the first step to making your dreams come true. Knowing where you want to go and then using well-written and strategic goals as stepping stones to get there will help you to make the most of your potential and to maximize your return on your college education.

In this workshop, I will guide you through clarifying your vision for the future so you know exactly what you are trying to accomplish in the long term. I will teach you how to set goals which will provide direction and keep you focused on moving toward your vision. I will also help you to develop an action plan so you can start moving toward achieving your goals and making your vision a reality.

You will gain a thorough understanding of your own thoughts and beliefs, the power they hold over you and their influence on your willingness to pursue ambitious goals. You will learn how to recognize, evaluate, and challenge the mindsets which are holding you back and to replace them with those which will elevate you instead.

This workshop contains over 4 hours of video presented in 34 segments and 17 supplemental resources which you can use to improve your mindset, form new and more helpful beliefs, create a compelling vision for your future, set inspiring goals and make a plan to accomplish them.

What you’ll learn

Who this course is for:

College students who want to feel inspired by their future and confident in their ability to achieve their dreams
College students who want more structure surrounding their path forward
College students who want to be proactive in their approach to accomplishing their goals
College students whose beliefs about themselves are holding them back
College students who want to achieve their full potential
College students who aren’t sure what they want to do after they graduate

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Module 1: Mindset9 lectures • 1hr 21min

Module 2: Impact of Beliefs on Mindset9 lectures • 58min

Module 3: Your Vision4 lectures • 31min

Module 4: Goal Setting6 lectures • 46min

Module 5: Action Planning6 lectures • 41min

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