2.  what exactly do I want to accomplish?

3.  includes a number

4.  is this goal realistic?  can I really do it?

5.  is it MY goal?  does it really matter to me?

6.  when will I reach my goal?

7.  I will earn better grades.  I will earn a B in math.  I will turn in all of my assignments 2 nd quarter.  I will not get any infractions this quarter.  I will join a club.  I will ride my bike 9 miles in 1 hour by Oct. 15.  I will list every homework assignment in my planner each day for every class this month.