Goal Setting

Values are the ___ that shape our attitudes about everything in life./

beliefs

Short-term goals take __ to 12 months to achieve.

6

Would being a professional hockey player be realistic for you?

Probably not - the odds are against it

What should be considered when prioritizing goals?

What is important to YOU.

Short-term goal

a goal set in order to accomplish something soon that will in effect help you to achieve a long-term goal

The "A" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for ___.

achievable - the goal must be possible to attain in order to stay motivated

Goal

an end ambition, something to aim toward

Prioritize your goals, & your goals will become more realistic & _____.

attainable

When should goals be re-evaluated?

constantly

_____ precede reality

dreams -

Long-term goal

goal set for the future

Immediate goal

goal set to be accomplished immediately in order to help achieve a short-term goal.

Goals are like a map to _____ you on your way.

guide

The first step to setting goals is _____ your dreams by writing three or four down.

identifying

Goals mark where you are going in your ____

life

An example of a _____ goal is becoming a nurse.

long-term

What are the three types of goals?

long-term, short-term & immediate

The "M" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for ___.

measurable - an outside observer could tell if the goal was achieved

An example of a ______ goal would be passing schoool

medium-term

Write your goals on paper & hang them in a ____ place.

prominent - a place where you will see them often

The "R" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for ___.

realistic - you have the knowledge and skills or are gaining the skills necessary to reach the goal

An example of an _____ goal sould be to get a tutor and study daily.

short term

The "S" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for ___.

specific - directed toward an outcome

The harder you work at your short, long and immediate goals, the sooner you will have ___.

success

Think about your special interests & _____.

talents

S.M.A.R.T.

the acronym used when setting goals

Priority

the importance of something to you

Value

the worth attached to objects or ideas

The "T" in S.M.A.R.T. stands for ___.

timely - must be a date set for achievement provides a clear timeline

Why should goals be written?

to mark your progress & motivate you to finish

Immediate goals can be done ___, in a week or in a month.

today

Use your _____ to evaluate your goals.

values