Priortize your needs and desires. Deciding what is most important to you will help you realize what it is you want out of life. Once you realize what your personal needs are, you can begin to set appropriate goals in order to meet those needs. Be realistic when setting your goals. Know your personal strengths and weaknesses, and realize that it may not be the best idea to set extremely difficult goals.
Students often stress out because they set goals that are beyond their personal ability to achieve.
Your college education always should be your top priority, but do not forget that there is a world outside of the classroom. Set obtainable academic goals, but also set personal goals for becoming involved in a campus organization or within the surrounding community. Set short term goals that compliment your long-range plans. This also allows you to stay organized and focused throughout the current semester. Create long-term goals for all areas of your life.