Unit 4 - Goal Setting

What are the findings on the effects of implementing goal setting?

1. 91% success rate 2. 60% performance increase 3. Specific goals = better performance

What are the obstacles to setting goals and how can you overcome them?

1. Life stress 2. Social pressure to stay the same 3. Not preparing to cope with mistakes 4. Blaming setbacks on your personality 5. Lack of effort 6. Not believing you will accomplish the goal 7. Ambivalence about changing

What are the guidelines for setting goals?

1. Set process, performance and outcome goals 2. Make sure the goal is in your control 3. Make the goal measurable and specific 4. State goal positively 5. Make sure goals are compatible with each other

What obstacles/common problems should you look for when setting goals and implementing goal setting programs?

1. Setting too many goals 2. Failing to recognize individual differences (ex. our own capabilities) 3. Setting too general goals 4. Failing to modify unrealistic goals 5. Understanding time commitment

What are the guidelines for achieving goals?

1. Write it down to increase commitment 2. Set a deadline 3. Establish strategies 4. Monitor progress 5. Reassess goals periodically

Why is systematic goal setting so effective?

Because instead of setting a broad and hard to measure goal you can instead set goals with specific measures, short term goals as well as long term goals that will help you achieve the main goal.

Outcome Goals

Focus on the end result of the activity.

Process Goals

Focusing on the actions an individual must engage in during performance.

Performance Goals

Goals based on factors that one can control and actions one can perform; tend to lead to feelings of success.