S- M-A-R-T Goals S pecific M easurable A chievable R ealistic T ime-based

Goal Setting REASONS: 1. To learn something new 2. To gain something – an experience, something to buy, something new to do. 3. To solve a problem and become a better person TWO TYPES: Short term – things you want to accomplish within one month Long Term – things to accomplish which will be longer than a month.

PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES Don’t make excuses Don’t blame others Don’t just hope for the best THEY LEARN THEM FROM US. We model problem-solving behavior. Do we recognize some of the common problem-solving strategies kids employ. Where did they learn these strategies? Take responsibility – Turn a problem into a goal

Goals should be written in the positive: I AM. I WILL

Goals should be very CLEAR And SPECIFIC: List date, time, amount I am going to practice 10 minutes each night , Monday through Friday. I am going to save $100. by February.

What action or event is to be achieved? S pecific What action or event is to be achieved? By whom? Where? When?

Higher, Better, More, Good, Longer WHY?????? NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use these words when writing goals: Higher, Better, More, Good, Longer WHY??????

GOALS should be: Time Specific - Deadlines Able to be measured You should be able to ask: Did I make my goal? Yes or No.

M easurable It is said that what cannot be measured cannot be managed. Answers questions of quantity: How much? How often? How many?

A goal is a dream with a time-frame. T ime- based A goal is a dream with a time-frame. A time period must be establish in which you will achieve the goal. When?

EXAMPLES: I will save $50. by February by babysitting for 10 hours. I will practice my free throws in basketball on Monday, Wednesday and Friday until I am able to make 35 out of 50 shots. I am going to run the mile in under 6 minutes this year at the turkey trot. I am going to get a 90 or above on my science test next Monday.

You won’t give it your all if it isn’t something you Something YOU value You won’t give it your all if it isn’t something you want.

A chievable Is your goal within your reach? Do you believe you can reach this goal? Do you have the resources to achieve this goal?

R ealistic Does this support an important long term goal? Is this goal significant in your life? Does the goal require you to stretch some while still allowing success?

Failing to plan is… planning to fail.

Write your own SMART goals One academic goals (success in the classroom) One non-academic goal (success outside the classroom) Example: I will get a 90% or higher in Math by recording my assignments in my agenda, raising my hand at least once each class, and doing extra practice problems.

Locus of Control External Internal “My success depends on others” Feels overwhelmed and gives up Negative self talk “I didn’t have time to do my homework” “I didn’t understand the homework so I couldn’t do it.” “I create my success” Breaks down tasks into manageable pieces Positive self talk Make a schedule and a plan “I didn’t understand my homework, so I called my study buddy.”

Locus of Control (cont…) Internal External “I finished my project 2 days ahead of time so I didn’t have printer problems.” “I did my best work on that project and expect to get an A.” “I packed my own book bag at night so I was ready in the morning. “I will ask questions to make sure I understand what is expected of me.” “My printer ran out of ink or is broken.” “At least I handed in the project.” My mom didn’t put it in my bookbag.” “The teacher didn’t explain it very well. “