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Goal Setting

Getting What You Want!!!

I can develop short and long-term goals using the SMART goal-setting technique.

What is a goal?

• Something you consciously aim to achieve and are willing to plan and work for

What is a short-term goal?

• Something you want to accomplish soon

• Within six months

What is a long-term goal?

• Something you plan to accomplish farther in the future

• A year or longer

What is a fixed goal?

• Has a deadline

• Must be met at a certain time

What is a flexible goal?

• No certain time limit

• Can move deadlines

What does it mean to prioritize?

• To place in order of importance

What is the definition of a realistic goal?

• A goal that can be met, is not too far out of reach for you

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Driven

What are five steps to follow in order to set goals?

• 1. Analyze your goal-• 2. Be realistic• 3. Be specific• 4. Put it in writing-A GOAL NOT WRITTEN IS

ONLY A WISH!!!! Make it SMART!!• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,

Time Driven• 5. Follow through with your plan

What is a resource?

• Something used to achieve your goals

What are the three types of resources? Give an example

• Human resources-parents, teachers, coaches

• Material resources-money, textbooks, computers

• Community resources-library, Wellness Center

How can determination help you to achieve goals?

• Determination can be a MOTIVATOR to achieve your goals.

• Set your goal, visualize yourself achieving it, and then GO FOR IT!!!

Setting Your Goals-4 Areas

• Self-Improvement• -Set a goal to improve something about

yourself• Family Members• -Set a goal that helps you become a better

family member

Setting Your Goals-4 Areas

• School Responsibility• -Set a goal to improve an area of your

academic life• Extra Curricular Activities• -Set a goal for an activity/hobby/club/sport

you are involved in

For each goal:

• List at least 3 activities to help you reach that goal

• List some human, material, and community resources you can utilize to help you reach your goals

• DO THIS FOR EACH GOAL!!!!