The Value of Setting SMART Goals Defines what you want to accomplish Challenges you to exceed expectations. Can Measure your progress Allows to celebrate your successes Evaluation identifies when you have strayed off the path Know when you have accomplished the mission

Different Kinds of Goals Academic attendance, homework, grades, participation, ACT/SAT, college acceptance Personal health, interests, learn skills, self-improvement Financial save money, find a job/source of income

SMART Specific-specific action that will take place Measurable- benefits should be quantifiable(number based) Attainable-should be achievable given available resources Realistic-a stretch but allow likelihood of success Time bound- timeframe in which to be accomplished

Example of SMART Goal Goal Statement: I will run the Lewis and Clark half marathon on October 22 in 2 hours and10minutes. Specific: Lewis and Clark Half Marathon Measurable: The specific distance (13.1 miles) and time frame (2 hours and 10 min) make it measureable. Attainable: I have time available for daily training and access to a training schedule. Realistic: It is realistic because I have accomplished 2 other half marathons but not within the goal time. Time Bound: It gives me a specific date from which to plan backwards (Oct. 22)

Actions Steps to Accomplish Goal Research training plans Plan workout schedule backwards Begin training 12 weeks before race Register for Race Time short, medium and long runs Keep daily running journal to record distance, time, and course Evaluate plan weekly Adjust to refocus and keep on track

Types of goals based on time Short term goals -can be accomplished within 3 months “Save $25 by the end of the month to buy mom a birthday gift.” Intermediate goals- accomplished in 3 months to a year “Save $10 a week for the next six months to buy a prom dress.” Long term goals -can be accomplished in 1-10 years “Save $10,000 over the next 5 years for a down payment on a house.”