Goals help keep Maria focused on what she wants to achieve and strive for success. She can create and achieve realistic goals by being honest with herself about her abilities and not giving up when working towards her goals. Effective time management involves making schedules that are realistic, prioritizing tasks, sticking to her schedule, taking time to rest and have fun, and not procrastinating. Maria enjoys helping others, especially children, and her current goals are to finish school and stay healthy. Her core values that guide her choices are her faith in God, love, family, and creating a better future for her children.