1. ABMP Student Success Curriculum
Topic 2: Goal Setting

2. 2. Goals of This Lecture Recognize the value of goal setting.
Identify different goal types.
Write meaningful goals.
Plan goals for the year and the month.

3. 3. Benefits of Goal Setting
Improves organization
Helps student resist distractions
Promotes pride in achievements
Helps students stay motivated
Increases self-confidence
Helps students stay on track

4. 4. Characteristics of Positive Goals
Intentional
Measurable
Positive
Realistic
Self-chosen
Specific
Time-bound

5. 5. Goal Evaluation
Did I choose this goal myself or did someone choose it for me?
Is this goal positive? Will I feel happy and proud when I accomplish this goal?
Do I state the goal with conviction so that it is powerful and moving?
Is this goal realistic or am I setting myself up for disappointment?
Is this goal measurable? Will I know when I have accomplished this goal?
Is this goal specific and does it suggest tasks and an action plan?
Is this goal time-bound?
Is this goal important enough that I will spend time, energy, and resources to achieve it?

6. 6. Types of Goals: Overview
Academic Goals
Self-Improvement Goals
Physical Health Goals
Spiritual Health Goals
Family & Social Goals
Financial Goals

7. 7. Academic Goals I will get an A in anatomy & physiology this term.
I will attend every anatomy & physiology class this term.
I will read pages 26–32 in my anatomy textbook by Friday.

8. 8. Self-Improvement Goals
I will wake up 30 minutes early every day to ensure I am on time for work and school.
I will focus on communication skills this week by greeting every person I meet in a friendly manner.

9. 9. Physical Health Goals
I will drink eight glasses of water a day every day this week.
I will eliminate sugar from my diet by the end of the month.
I will plan healthy snacks and “brain food” for breaks between classes this week.

10. 10. Spiritual Health Goals
I will pay attention each day this week to the beauty of nature all around me.
I will read one book that discusses spiritual issues this month.

11. 11. Family & Social Goals
I will call my mother two times per week this month.
I will mark family birthdays in my planner and send cards this year.
I will plan a special Sunday brunch this month for my closest friends.

12. 12. Financial Goals
I will skip trips to the coffee shop this month, make coffee at home, and place the $3 I save in a jar. At the end of the month, I will place this money in my savings account.
I will pick up one extra food server shift each week and place the money directly on my credit card this month.

13. 13. Length of Goals
Long Term: I will get an A in anatomy & physiology this term.
Intermediate: I will get an A on the anatomy quiz on Friday.
Short Term: I will read pages 26–32 in my anatomy textbook tonight.

14. 14. Obstacles & Actions
Identify obstacles that may get in the way of the goal.
External: Hectic work schedule
Internal: I don’t know how to do this!
Plan the actions you will take to overcome obstacles.
I will discuss my schedule with my boss and ask to have an extra day off during exams.
I will write down all my questions about this project and ask my instructor for more clarity tomorrow.

15. 15. Review the Goal Worksheet
Student Success Guide, page 28.
Primary Goal Statement
Intermediate Goals
Obstacles & Actions
Materials Needed to Achieve this Goal
Outcome and Evaluation

16. 16. Short Term Goals Set weekly, daily, and hourly
Very specific and task oriented
Like a to-do list
Example: On Monday, study from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. by reading pages 10–22 of the anatomy and physiology assignment and taking detailed notes.

17. 17. Activity Directions Needed: Massage Year Planner, pencil, syllabi
Write in Top Ten Goals for the Year (page 4)
Write in Goals for the Month (page 6)
Do not fill in the affirmation section yet; affirmations are covered in topic 3.

18. 18. Process Goal Setting Share one goal for the year.
Share one goal for the month.
Describe the benefits you see to goal setting.
Are there any drawbacks to goal setting? What are they?
Do you see yourself using goal setting in the future? Why? Why not?

19. ABMP Student Success Curriculum
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