I think, in my opinion, it is very important for you to set goals in life because it gives you the direction of what you want to do. It really encourages you to be focused and not to be distracted by anything, because in everything that you are doing, your focus is geared towards the goal that you really need to achieve. I can see that the person who really encouraged me to achieve my goals was my university lecturer who worked with me throughout my academic journey from the first year to my fourth year when I graduated as a m nurse M. This really enabled me really to achieve my dream because he gave me the guidelines on what I need to do to achieve my goals. I can say that, um, he encouraged me throughout my academic work. He taught me the basics in class and also when I was posted to the clinical areas for practice, of what I had learnt in class, it really encouraged me still not to lose focus. Sometimes it was difficult, especially dealing with patient. A patient that, um, is deteriorating instead of improving. A patient will finally die. And that really discouraged me. But my lecturer came through for me, encouraged me and gave me the moral to continue serving the patient because it taught me in the journey of life, when a patient is sick, it either gets well or dies. So, uh, he lifted my morale once again and I was not able to lose focus. And I concentrated in my goal of practicing what he had taught me. Class, I can say I was able to achieve my goal because at the end of the four years I was able to graduate with my masters in medical surgical as a nurse. And, uh, to date I am still practicing, uh, nursing. And I can say that setting goals has really helped me because I have not lost purpose and it has shaped my future because I am still looking forward to achieving more and more goals in life.
Band 8+: do you think it is important to have goals name a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal who he or she is how he or she encouraged you did you achieve that goal
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I believe it's absolutely crucial to set goals in life. They provide a clear direction, guiding you towards what you want to accomplish. Goals encourage focus and help you resist distractions, ensuring that all your efforts are directed towards achieving your desired outcome. The person who truly inspired me to pursue my goals was my university lecturer. He was a constant source of support throughout my academic journey, from my first year all the way to my fourth year when I graduated as a registered nurse with a Master's degree. His guidance was instrumental in helping me achieve my dream. He provided me with the necessary guidelines and strategies to reach my goals. I can confidently say that he was a constant source of encouragement throughout my academic journey. He not only taught me the fundamentals in class but also provided invaluable support during my clinical placements. This practical experience reinforced the theoretical knowledge I had gained in class and further motivated me to stay focused. There were times when it was challenging, especially when dealing with patients who were deteriorating instead of improving. Witnessing a patient's passing was particularly disheartening. However, my lecturer was always there for me, offering encouragement and moral support. He reminded me that in the journey of life, when someone is ill, they either recover or pass away. His words lifted my spirits, and I was able to regain my focus. I dedicated myself to putting into practice everything he had taught me. I'm proud to say that I achieved my goal, graduating with a Master's degree in Medical-Surgical Nursing after four years of dedicated study. To this day, I continue to practice nursing. Setting goals has been incredibly beneficial for me. It has given me a sense of purpose and shaped my future. I am constantly striving to achieve more and more goals in life.
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