1. GOAL SETTING !

2. What are Goals? Targets/objectives you want to achieve
More intense/important than wants
Reflect your needs/desires
Change and must be revised over time
Require a PLAN
Directed by your values

3. Why have Goals ? Goals help you to be successful
Goals can help you set a direction for your life
People with goals achieve more
Example: Harvard Survey of 1st years.
3% had specific written goals, 13% had clear non-written goals, 84% had no specific goals.
10 years later…, the 13% were earning 2x as much $$ as the 84%,… the 3% were earning 10 x as much $$$$$$$$$$.!!

4. Short term vs Long Term Short Term Goals Well defined timeframe
Goal is clear
Actions needed are clear
Can identify most obstacles
Often part of a long term goal
Often accomplished intact
Long Term Goals
Timeframe undefined
Goal is less clear
Actions are unclear
Hard to foresee obstacles
Part of a life plan
Often must be revised

5. Goal Setting Steps

6. SMART Model System Specific: clear not vague
Measureable: can be measured or evaluated for progress
Action: include a plan (do)
Realistic: possible,achievable
Timely: include a timeframe (when)

7. Sample SMART Goal Bad Example : I want to lose weight
Good Example : I want to lose 20 lbs. by April 1 , 2011 by going to the gym for a 30 minute work-out 3 times per week and by not eating any fast foods.