Setting & Achieving Goals Happy 2015! What will you change???
What are ? The end or outcome that is desired and effort is directed toward Motivation for achieving your ideal future Goals help you concentrate your efforts and avoid distractions
Why set goals? Gives you short-term and long-term vision Allows you to make the most of your resources Helps you to take pride in your achievements and raise self-confidence
Where to begin? Identify your “Big Picture” lifetime goals Long-term goals Identify the “Small Steps” you will need to take Short-term goals Start Working
SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound
One more time… S M A R T
SMART Goal? Be healthy NO! Make it better…
SMART Goal? Get good grades No! Make it better…
SMART Goal? Be nice No! Make it better…
Big Picture/Long-term Career Financial Education Family Attitude Physical
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Small Steps/Short-term What do you need to achieve in the next year to set you on your way to achieving your Big Picture goals? Set a few “small steps” with different deadlines For example, within a month, within six months, and within 9 months
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Stay on track! Frequently review and update your small steps Periodically review and change/update your Big Picture to fit your changing priorities and experiences
More tips… Be precise-dates, times, amounts Prioritize-focus on most important goals Write it down & display it! Keep the small steps small-progress made will be more rewarding Try adding small addendums of what to avoid Ex. Original Goal: I will study every night before a test. Ex. Add: I will not use any technology when I get home on the night before a test until I have studied for 30 minutes
Tips con’t… Set performance goals, not outcome goals Do this-> PERFORMANCE: I will study my notes the night before every history test for at least 30 minutes this semester. SUPER specific, and requires an action Don’t do this-> OUTCOME: I will get an A in history. Requires no specific action or task Reward yourself appropriately!
Recap Set Big Picture Goals Set Small Step Goals Start working! Keep up with your progress, and reward yourself!
Quiz Time!
Assignment Be sure to consider all aspects of SMART when writing your goals!