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4. * Why Set Goals? CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007

10. State exactly what you are aiming at knowing that it is within your ability. SMART goals are not vague or confusing. Ex: My goal is to buy a new video game for my Xbox. CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007

11. Do you have steps you can check off on your way to your goal? Did you set a “score” for yourself? Ex: My goal is to save $50 to buy a new video game for my Xbox. CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007

12. Think about how you will achieve the goal. What will you do? Ex: My goal is to save $10 a month from my allowance money to go toward my new game. CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007

13. Realistic goals are attainable. They may be hard, but not just a dream. Ex: My goal is to buy new game. I will save $10 a month from my allowance, knowing that I still have some money left over for other things I need. CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007

14. How much time will it take to complete your goal? Give yourself enough time to achieve your goal, but not so much that you lose sight of it. Ex: My goal is to buy the new game five months from today. CTE – FACS Competency List: Task 8207.007