1. Goal-Setting
Health
Miss Kilker

2. What is a goal?
A goal is something you aim for that takes planning and work. Goal setting is an effective way to achieve something, build self-esteem, build self-confidence, and improve overall health.

3. Types of Goals Short-term goals: Long-term goals:
A goal you can reach in a short period of time.
Examples: finishing a project by Friday, cleaning your room before dinner, or deciding you will exercise at least 3 times this week.
Long-term goals:
A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time.
Examples: improving your grades over this semester, making the basketball team next season, or getting into a good college.

4. Writing SMART Goals S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable
R – Realistic
T – Time frame

5. Make an Action Plan
An action plan is a strategy to identify and achieve your goals.
It outlines step-by-step how you plan to achieve the goal.

6. The Action Plan Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down.
List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
Identify sources of help and support.
Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal.
Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints.
Reward yourself for achieving the goal.

7. Action Plan Outline Complete the following 5 sentences
I need to stop doing_________.
I need to start doing_________.
I need to continue doing__________.
I need help from___________.
Something that may get in my way is____________.

8. Goal-Setting Assignment
Set 3 short-term goals to complete in one week.
Create an action plan for 1 of your short term goals.
Set 3 long-term goals to complete within the next year.
Create an action plan for 1 of your long term goals.