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Today’s Agenda Bell-ringer Goal-setting Notes Tasha’s Goal Journal Reflection

What do you want to accomplish? GOAL SETTING What do you want to accomplish?

Persistence: firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Perseverence: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success GRIT Grit in psychology is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal or endstate, coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective. This perseverance of effort promotes the overcoming of obstacles or challenges that lie within a gritty individual’s path to accomplishment, and serves as a driving force in achievement realization. -Wikipedia

Goals vs. Dreams The Differences Between Goals and Dreams Don’t confuse your dreams with goals. Dreams occupy your mind. Goals take over your reality. What will it take to turn your dreams into goals?

Here are 10 Big Differences Between Goals and Dreams: Goals are something you are acting on. Dreams are something you are just thinking about. Goals require action. Dreams can happen without lifting a finger, even while you are asleep. Goals have deadlines. Dreams are just, well, dreams. Goals must have a deadline. They have a time limit. Dreams can go on forever. In fact, many people maintain dreams their entire lives without ever reaching them. Dreams are free. Goals have a cost. While you can daydream for free, goals don’t come without a price. Time, money, effort and sweat. How will you pay for your goals? Goals produce results. Dreams don’t. Want to change your life? Your job? Your status in life? Goals can do that. A good friend of mine made six-figures on the ebook he published. He did that. Had it stayed as a dream, his life would have been as it always was.

5. Dreams are imaginary. Goals are based in reality 5. Dreams are imaginary. Goals are based in reality. You may dream of being Superman, but that is probably not going to happen. Goals are about what you can actually accomplish. They are grounded in the reality of our world. Goals should be big, but not supernatural. 6. Goals have a finish line. Dreams never have to end. Dreams can go on forever. They don’t have to have an ending point. Goals must have a specific outcome. 7. Dreams can inspire you. Goals can change your life. Dreams can bring you motivation. They can inspire you. But, goals can change your life forever.

8. Goals must have focus. Dreams don’t 8. Goals must have focus. Dreams don’t. Dreams can be drifting, ever-changing thoughts. Goals must be laser-focused. They must be specific and they must be always on your mind. 9. Goals require hard work. Dreams just require your imagination. Dreaming is easy. Almost everyone has a dream. But, fewer people have goals. Goals are hard and they require hard work. (See #3) 10. Dreams stretch your imagination. Goals stretch you. Dreaming leads to bigger dreams. They stretch the limits of your imagination. But, goals stretch you. They increase your skills, your abilities, and change you forever.

Steps to Establish a Goal Set a realistic and healthy goal (Be Specific!) Establish a step by step approach to reach your goal Consider barriers to the goal/solutions to these barriers Identify your support systems Identify a reward for reaching your goal Evaluate your progress.

Lets practice together! Sally has been told by her doctor that her cholesterol level is extremely high. She researches ways to lower cholesterol and comes to find that her being overweight is a direct factor in the cause of her high cholesterol. She decides she wants to lose 10 pounds before her next doctor’s appointment in 6 weeks.

1. Set a realistic/healthy goal Steps 1. Set a realistic/healthy goal To lose 10 pounds in six weeks Lower cholesterol

2. Establish a step by step approach Cut out sugary drinks like soda Exercise at least 30 minutes a day Limit fatty/fried food intake Consume more fruits and vegetables Cut out fast food Eat less sweets Eat six small meals a day with protein Pick healthier options when on the go

3. Consider Barriers and Solutions Sit indoors and watch TV instead of outside and active Enjoys going out to eat Fast paced lifestyle Lacks motivation Healthier options when going out to eat Join a local gym Planning ahead Get a support system Get active!

4. Identify Support Systems Friends Family members Gym employees Services (weight watchers, online, ect.)

5. Identify reward for reaching your goal Buy a new bag Go to the movies Treat yourself to new clothes A cheat day with your favorite sweet A new game Feeling good about yourself!

6. Evaluate your progress Weekly weigh ins Check list of healthy things/options you chose/did for that day Physical activity check-list

Journal Question What is one academic goal you have for yourself this year? List the steps you need to take to get your there.