Write about a time when you succeeded at something because you made it a goal and committed to it. Describe what happened. How did that make you feel? What did you learn from that experience?

Sometimes, despite our best plans and efforts, we fail anyway Sometimes, despite our best plans and efforts, we fail anyway. Write about a time when you tried to accomplish something but came up short. Describe what happened. How did you deal with it? What did you learn from it? Did anything positive come out of it?

Unit 2: Goal Setting and Mission Statements What is GRIT? Unit 2: Goal Setting and Mission Statements

Do you believe you have GRIT ? Explain. What is “GRIT”? Based on what you just saw, how would you describe Grit? What key words did the video use to better explain what grit is? Do you believe you have GRIT ? Explain.

GRIT INCLUDES: PASSION: Strong feeling of enthusiasm or Excitement for something or about something PERSEVERANCE: The quality that allows someone To continue to do something even though it is Difficult. RESILIENCE: The ability to become strong, Healthy or successful again after something Bad happens. PERSISTENCE: The quality that allows someone to Continue to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people.

In your OWN words, rewrite the definitions for the GRIT vocab below, so that it makes sense to you… PASSION: PERSEVERANCE: RESILIENCE: PERSISTENCE:

In your own words, tell me what YOU THINK a goal is? What is a goal? In your own words, tell me what YOU THINK a goal is?

A goal is…. (Noun) the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; has aim; and a clear end.

Three different types of goals The best way to get where you want to go is with a mix of short, medium, and long-term goals.

What is the difference between short, medium, and long-term goals…and what are the steps?

Begin with your long-term goals Set your long-term goals first. What do you want to achieve in the next few years? These are broad goals that will take some time to achieve, like buying a home, graduating from college, or starting your own business. Your long-term goals are the foundation for goal setting as they define where you want to be in the future. Long-term goals should be obtainable within a set number of years. Try to give your goals a time frame, such as buying a home in five years or graduating from college with a PhD degree in eight.

Next, create your medium goals Set your medium term goals next. Let these act as large stepping-stones to help you achieve your goals. For example, if your goal is to be a doctor, let a medium-term goal be to graduate from a four-year college and a create a plan to attend med-school. this needs to be a reasonable goal between where you stand now and the ultimate goal you hope to achieve. Medium term goals should also have specific time frames in mind. These will keep you moving forward, ensuring that you're always working toward your long-term goals and aspirations.

Finally, focus on your short-term goals Set short-term goals. These are goals that you can achieve more easily and in a short period of time. Your short-term goals do not always have to be connected to your middle and/or your long-term goals. Some examples of some short-term goals could be: Getting all a’s this semester Take a trip this summer Join a sport of club at school

What are the steps for reaching any goal? • It has to be important to you, personally. • It has to be within your power to make it happen through your own actions. • It has to be something you have a reasonable chance of achieving. • It must be clearly defined and have a specific plan of action.

Four Step Goal Setting Process 1.  Define the goal.* 2.  Outline the steps needed to achieve it. 3.  Consider possible blocks and ways of dealing with them. 4.  Set deadlines.