{"id":3563,"date":"2016-07-06T12:33:33","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T19:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2016-07-06T12:33:33","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T19:33:33","slug":"upward-trajectory-setting-goals-finding-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/seagrantscholars\/2016\/07\/06\/upward-trajectory-setting-goals-finding-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"An Upward Trajectory: Setting Goals and Finding Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think I\u2019m settled in on the Oregon South Coast \u2013 finally had time to unpack my bags and live that relaxing way of life that this region is known for!<\/p>\n

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Throughout this relaxation, I\u2019ve been able to focus on my goals of the summer. One of my favorite aspects about Oregon Sea Grant is that they\u2019re interested in our development, not just professionally, but personally as well. One way that they have encouraged us to make the most of our time and experiences here is by setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, standing for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.<\/p>\n

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I love goals. I make a goals\/to-do list just about every day, but I had never heard of SMART goals before. I think they\u2019re a great way to reach your end goal by focusing on bite-sized, manageable tasks every day. I also think that the best way to reach your goals is by shouting them to the world, and telling anyone who will listen. Even if they\u2019re not too interested, talking about them is an easy way to keep you accountable to yourself. And so, here is my favorite personal goal that I made, and here is me shouting it to the world: \u201cDetermine how to focus my mind and energy to be my most peaceful, healthy, and productive self.\u201d This is basically my way of saying \u201cdetermine what makes me happy (including what attempts to take away my happiness) and brings me peace\u201d.<\/p>\n

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One way that I\u2019m doing this is by taking an hour a day to do something that I enjoy, be it drinking coffee and listening to music, sitting outside, walking on\u00a0the beach, running, yoga, or playing golf. I\u2019ve been finding the activities that I enjoy the most, and when it comes time for researching for my senior project or studying for the GRE, I\u2019ve noticed that I\u2019m more relaxed and that those activities are more enjoyable as well. I\u2019ve also been finding happiness in unexpected places, like the fresh morning air on my bike rides to work, or having all of my laundry done and my bed made. Maybe this is what growing up feels like?<\/p>\n

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Never thought that my internship experience would include finding myself giddy over clean dishes, but I\u2019m really glad that I\u2019ve been able to take the time for personal growth and reflection. I think that these realizations will be extremely beneficial for my senior year, graduate school, career, and personal life moving forward. I definitely see an upward trajectory, and I\u2019m grateful for the South Coast for giving me this peace of mind.<\/p>\n

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