Goal Setting (Take Notes: File in Academics) “A goal properly set is halfway reached.”-Abraham Lincoln

Today’s Goal Learn the 5 rules to goal setting and how to write a SMART goal

Never Have I Ever… Each player holds out all ten of your fingers and places them on the desk. One by one, each person announces something that they have never done; for example, “Never have I ever been to Canada.” For each statement, all the other players remove a finger if they have done that statement. – –So, if three other people have been to Canada before, those three people must put down a finger, leaving them with nine fingers. The goal is to stay in the game the longest (to have fingers remaining). – –A good strategy to say statements that most people have done, but you haven’t. This can be humorous (e.g. “Never have I ever skipped a class in school” or “Never have I ever soiled my pants.”)

Why Set Goals In order to succeed, it is necessary to set goals. –Define goal and outcome=success Without goals, focus and direction is lost! Take control of life's direction! Provides a benchmark for determining success. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”- Anthony Robbins Anthony Robbins VideoAnthony Robbins Video

5 Rules to Setting Goals 1.Set goals that are important to you 2.Set SMART goals 3.Set goals in writing 4.Create an action plan 5.Stick with it! Acronym: ISWAS Mind Tools. Golden Rules of Goal Setting. Retrieved October 19, 2008, from

Rule #1: Set Important/Relevant Goals Make sure it is something that's important to you and there is value in achieving it.Make sure it is something that's important to you and there is value in achieving it. Set goals that relate to the high priorities in your life.Set goals that relate to the high priorities in your life. –Without this type of focus you can end up with far too many goals, leaving you too little time to devote to each one.

Create a Bucket List List 10 things you will accomplish before kicking the bucket.List 10 things you will accomplish before kicking the bucket.

Set goals in categories that are important to you Attitude: Is any part of your mindset holding you back? Is there any part of the way that you behave that upsets you? If so, set a goal to improve your behavior or find a solution to the problem.Attitude: Is any part of your mindset holding you back? Is there any part of the way that you behave that upsets you? If so, set a goal to improve your behavior or find a solution to the problem. Career: What do you want to do for a career?Career: What do you want to do for a career? Education: Is there any knowledge you want to acquire in particular? What information and skills will you need to achieve other goals?Education: Is there any knowledge you want to acquire in particular? What information and skills will you need to achieve other goals? Financial: How much do you want to earn by what stage in life? Are you saving up for something?Financial: How much do you want to earn by what stage in life? Are you saving up for something? Physical: Are there any athletic goals you want to achieve, or do you want good health deep into old age? What steps are you going to take to achieve this?Physical: Are there any athletic goals you want to achieve, or do you want good health deep into old age? What steps are you going to take to achieve this? Pleasure: How do you want to enjoy yourself? - you should ensure that some of your life is for you!Pleasure: How do you want to enjoy yourself? - you should ensure that some of your life is for you!  Public Service: Do you want to make the world a better place? If so, how?

Rule #2: Set SMART Goals: S SpecificS Specific –What exactly? M MeasurableM Measurable –How will I know I am making progress? -Will I know when I’ve reached my goal? A AttainableA Attainable – Realistic? R Research based/RelevantR Research based/Relevant –Gather facts? T Time-boundT Time-bound –When?

SMART Goals in detail Set Specific GoalsSet Specific Goals –Begin with “I will” not “I kinda wanna” –Be exact in what you intend to do Set Measurable GoalsSet Measurable Goals –Create a checklist of things that will help you get to your end goal Be specific in amounts, data, etc.Be specific in amounts, data, etc. Set Attainable GoalsSet Attainable Goals –Describe why exactly the goal is possible; it could be because of your “to do” list or deadline. Do NOT say because I can –Describe why exactly the goal is possible; it could be because of your “to do” list or deadline. Do NOT say because I can Set Research based GoalsSet Research based Goals –Get the facts that will help you reach your goal What do you need to find out that you don’t know?What do you need to find out that you don’t know? Set Time-Bound GoalsSet Time-Bound Goals –Give it a deadline to make it actually happen instead of “someday”

SMART Goal Example S “I will” go to Paris – –(not I “want to” go to France) It is SPECIFIC M To make this happen I will need to get a passport, save $2500, book my trip, learn some French. A It is possible because I have a job and can save $200 per month until my booking deadline in 12.5 months. R I will research the facts of cost, how to get a passport, where I want to stay/activities, French classes. T I will go to Paris July 15 th, 2014.

Write a SMART goal for something on your bucket list S M A R T

Rule #3: Set Goals in Writing “Goals that are not written down are just wishes.” - Unknown The physical act of writing down a goal makes it a reality. You won’t forget about your goal.The physical act of writing down a goal makes it a reality. You won’t forget about your goal. Use the word "will" to begin your specific statement.Use the word "will" to begin your specific statement. Using “ I would like to" is not committingUsing “ I would like to" is not committing

Rule #4: Create an Action Plan Plan all of the steps that are needed along the wayPlan all of the steps that are needed along the way Write out individual stepsWrite out individual steps –Make a goal “To Do List” –Crossing each one off with completion will create satisfaction and realization of progress –Post your goals and the “to do” list in visible places to remind yourself to do them Put them on your walls, desk, computer monitor, bathroom mirror or refrigeratorPut them on your walls, desk, computer monitor, bathroom mirror or refrigerator

Rule #5: Stick With It! Build in reminders to keep on track and remember to review goals continuously. Use your planner! The end destination may stay the same over the long-term, but the action plan may change along the way. It takes 21 days to make something a habit! “If you really want something, you can figure out how to make it happen.”-Cher

What does S stand for? 1: Serious1: Serious 2: Specific2: Specific 3: Stupendous3: Stupendous 4: Stable4: Stable

What does R stand for? 1: Rigorous1: Rigorous 2: Reachable2: Reachable 3: Research3: Research 4: Real4: Real

How should a SMART goal begin? 1: I want to1: I want to 2: I can2: I can 3: I will3: I will 4: Someone else will do it for me4: Someone else will do it for me

What are the 5 rules of goal setting? Acronym?Acronym? 5 rules?5 rules?

Review What are the 5 rules to goal setting? What does SMART stand for? What phrase is at the beginning of a SMART goal?

Assignments List 10 things you are going to accomplish before you “kick the bucket”-not really! Focus on 10 things to do in the next 10 years. Write a SMART goal for: Short term -1 week, 1 semester Long term -Bucket list goal

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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” -Anatole France