Goal Setting 101

Ordinary People Doing Great Things It takes thought and dedication to get where you want to go…… even if you do not know where you are headed…..

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An Unlikely Competitor b Cliff Young Story Think about his life experiences helped him reach his goal. b How can this story be applied to your life? Think about your experiences.Think about your experiences. Think about how others have influenced your decisions & beliefs.Think about how others have influenced your decisions & beliefs. Think about your goals and aspirations in life.Think about your goals and aspirations in life.

The Long & Short of It……. b Short Term – Happening soon, shorter steps, may lead to long term goal. (1 -2 years) b Long Term – 5 – 10 years (categories: career, financial, family, physical, social)

SMART Goals b S – specific action or event b M – measurable b A – all the small actions &/or steps b R – realistic (stretch some but allow success) b T – timely (state the time frame)

Why Don’t People Set Goals? Experts say: b Fear of Change b Fear of Failure b Fear of Winning b Stuck in a Rut b People do not know how to set goals.

GUIDELINES b Choose goals based on your personal *Values*Needs*Interests*Talents*Abilities

Tips for good goal setting b Do not set to many at one time b Sensible b Always keep it positive & safe b Plan ahead for things that might hinder reaching your goal b Write it down (action plan) & track it. b Tell people who will be supportive b Review & revise your list – How’s it going? b Don’t ever let anybody tell you can’t do something

Goals in the Five Areas of Life b Create one realistic short term goal for each of the 4 areas of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual (Leave space after each section) b Create one long term goal from one of the above categories

Rudy Reflection 1. What is Rudy’s dream? 2. List 4 different goals that Rudy set. 3. What 3 obstacles did he have to face? 4. What were people’s reactions to his goal? __Dad__Girlfriend__Priests __Brothers__Friends__Others? 5. Why do you think Rudy was successful? 6. What strengths (personal characteristics) helped him overcome his obstacles? 7. Tell how at least one person was affected by Rudy’s dream.

Theme for Rudy J> What do you think is the theme (central idea, message, moral) for the movie ‘Rudy’? *A story may have more than one theme *Describing themes can help you clarify your thinking about a topic. J> How can you apply this message to your life?

Success “If you think you can or can’t, you’re right.” -Author unknown J >How would you define success? b Group with others in your area, share your ideas of success, and develop your best definition of success.

Rudy Questions b What is Rudy’s Dream? b List 4 different goals Rudy had throughout the movie. b What obstacles did he have to face? b What strengths did Rudy possess that aided him in overcoming his obstacles? b What were people’s reaction to Rudy’s dream b How did he respond to these actions b What was Rudy’s goal after college? b Predict what Rudy is doing now.

Origami Goal Setting b Testing your goal setting ability b Fold each sheet individually b No overlap b Round 1 – 20 seconds, guess how many b Round 2 – 30 seconds, share with neighbor b Round 3 – 40 seconds, record in journal & announce