1. Goal Setting

2. Terms and Definitions for this lesson
Goal – something you aim for that takes planning and work
Short-term Goal – a goal that you can reach in a short period of time
Long-term Goal – a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time
Action Plan – a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
Self-imposed Goal - provide higher motivation and therefore increase probability of success (Most people resent having things forced on them)

3. Do you want to be successful?
There are two essential elements in being successful:     1. Having a Goal     2. Reaching a Goal
Many people who have gained success have never actually took to the time to set goals
Those that are truly successful are those who have gotten into the habit of setting “Self-imposed goals”

4. What is a Goal? Goals help shape our life in positive ways
They allow you to focus your energy on behaviors that you want to develop or change
They are effective ways to build self-confidence, increase your self-esteem and improve your overall health.

5. What types of Goals are there?
There are 2 types of goals
Short-Term – require a short period of time to accomplish
Ex. Finishing a project during the weekend, Cleaning your room
Long-Term – require an extended period of time to accomplish
Ex. Improving your grades for the semester, Making a sports team next season
Short-term goals are generally steps in a plan to achieve a Long-Term goal

6. Guidelines for Setting Goals
Before you begin setting goal consider some of these guidelines:
Make sure that your goals are your own, not someone else’s
Set a goal because it will help you grow, not because you want to outdo someone
If you do not achieve our goal, use what you’ve learned to set a new goal

7. Guidelines to Setting Goals
Once you have considered the guideline you need to create an “action plan”
Follow the following steps
Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down
State it positively to help motivate you
List the steps you will take to reach your goal
Look for ways to break your goal into smaller short-term goals
Identify sources of help and support
Friends, Family members, teachers, etc…
Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal
Make sure you put it in writing
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints
Reward yourself for achieving your goal