“Have-To” vs.
“Want-To” in My College Studies
1. Check either “Have to” or “Want to” for each of the examples below. In the remaining empty spaces,
list a few of your own activities, and whether they are “Have to” or “Want to”.
Have To’s Want To’s
Go to Class
Study
Do homework
Read
See a tutor
Ask questions in class
Participate as part of a team
Give a presentation
How can you turn those that are Have-To’s to Want-To’s?
In the case of seeing a tutor to asking questions in the class and participate as a part of team,
I’m going to tell and direct my RAS to focus on valuing opportunities that align in increasing my
positive habits & efficiency with a GOAL set that would ultimately help me to triumph through.
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2. Identify are some “have-to’s” in other aspects of your life, and how you intend to flip them into
“want-to’s”.
Current “have-to’s” How I intend to flip them to “want-to’s”
Wake-up early in the morning Directing my RAS to focus on increasing my
positive habits that leads manage &
accomplish overall daily tasks throughout the
day in a more efficient as well as punctual
manner.
Go to Gym for workout daily Conveying my RAS to adopt the daily healthy
habits for a better health life that ultimately
ensures the mental state to be in a calm
mode for handling all the activities and being
more proactive towards my set GOAL
Provide more time to family Consciously telling my RAS to cope up & align
with the unparalleled attributes of the Time
Management synchronicity and outlining a
daily schedule to comply with the allocation
of family time without any failure or
mishaps.
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3. Thinking about the “Captains” in your life – and where you may be a “Captain” yourself – what steps
are you prepared to take to minimize the “Captain” influence?
o Captain: CLASS CAPTAIN (Education)
o Steps I intend to take:
Prioritize engaging in self reflection
Eliminate all the negative traits
Discuss & ask for decisions from my classmates / peers
Constantly take needed advices from my Course Coordinator / Class Teacher
Gather feedback on my role from my classmates / peers
Thriving for continuous improvement in learning from my mistakes.
o Captain: TEAM LEADER OF MY DEPARTMENT (Career)
o Steps I intend to take:
Work as a Team Player rather than a Boss
Provide constant training & updates to my teammates
Discuss & ask for opinions for any decision-making issues
Act as a friendly Teammate with listening capabilities
Professionally draw out the hindrances or errors of the teammates instead of being
condescending
Provide constant motivation to the teammates to achieve their set Goals & Targets
Ensure Transparency, Honesty & Enthusiasm within the department
o Captain: FAMILY SPOKESMAN (Personal)
o Steps I intend to take:
Ensure full-fledged caring & love among the family members
Take responsibility for all the tasks needed for the family
Avoid all sorts of Anger or Frustration in any whatsoever scenario
Talk with dignity & truthfulness to the family members to always seek for your
assistance
Thrive to resolve any occurred disputes with a non-biased judgement
Ensure adequate time to the family members on a daily basis as part of the role.
Motivate & persuade the family members to cherish a better peaceful lifestyle with
all
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