1. Tools for making goals a reality
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Tools for making goals a reality

2. The difference between a dream and a goal is ACTION.
Dreams vs. Goals
Goal Setting is like shooting an arrow.
You may want to hit the target, but
if you don’t take action – shooting the arrow –
you only have a dream.
The difference between a
dream and a goal is ACTION.

3. Why Goals are Important?
Dream + Action Steps + Target Date = Goal
Goals provide direction, a sense of accomplishment and
they define your growth and development.
Roadmaps - You would drive to Los Angeles without one?
Recipes – Would you make the Thanksgiving dinner without them?
Why go through life without goals?
Goals are your roadmap
for a successful education and life.

4. Goal Setting 101 Examples of misguided challenge definitions:
Clearly define the challenge facing you. What issue, problem or desire
are you trying to change or achieve?
Examples of misguided challenge definitions:
Low grade in class – Teachers fault vs. lack of effort on your part?
“I’m Bored!” – Too much TV time vs. joining a club or organization.

5. Goal Setting 101
It is very important to write down your Goal, Action Steps and Target Date
Use the positive, action-oriented words –
I can and I will in your goal statement and
with your action steps
Read your goal every day
Stretch your abilities

6. S.M.A.R.T. Goals are…
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely

7. Specific Specific goals answer the following questions:
Who:       Who is involved?
What:      What do I want to accomplish?
Where:    Identify a location.
When:     Establish a time frame.
Which:    Identify requirements/constraints.
Why:       Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

8. Measurable
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as
How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?

9. Attainable
The goal is “do-able”
It is action-oriented
It is “within reach” of mortals!
A may also stand for Action-oriented and that requires action verbs in the goal!

10. Realistic
The goal must be an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work.
Again, it must be “do-able”
People must believe it can be accomplished

11. Timely You should establish a timeframe
The timeframe must be realistic
Everyone needs to know the timeframe…make it public
**T may also represent Tangible in that you can experience it with one of your senses!

12. Time to think…and write
Craft a personal goal
Craft a goal for the school year