Goal Setting Notes / HEALTH

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Ø  When setting a goal it should be “SMART”

Ø  Define:

a.  Short-term goal: A goal a person plans to achieve in the near future.

b.  Long-term goal: A goal a person plans to achieve over a period of time.

Ø  The six steps of an action plan (a multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goal.

a.  STEP 1: Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down.

i.  Start your goal with I WILL.

b.  STEP 2: List the steps you will take to reach your goal.

i.  Look for ways you can break your long-term goal into short-term, smaller goals.

c.  STEP 3: Identify sources of help and support.

i.  Who can help you? Who will support you?

d.  STEP 4: Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal.

i.  Write your goal date down.

e.  STEP 5: Identify possible obstacles and evaluate your progress.

i.  Don’t be afraid to adjust your goal if you are not progressing.

f.  STEP 6: Reward yourself for achieving your goal.

i.  Think of a way to celebrate the satisfaction of reaching a goal.

Ø  Set your own goals.

  1. What is a goal you have for after high school?

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  1. What is a goal you have for this year?

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  1. What is a goal you have for this week?

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Ø  What are some steps you will need to take in order to reach your goals?

  1. After high school
  1. This year
  1. This week

Ø  Who can help and support you in reaching your goals?

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Ø  What are some possible obstacles that can get in the way of you achieving your goals?

  1. After high school
  1. This year
  1. This week

ü  How would you be rewarded for reaching your goals (e.g. get money from your parents, get a college scholarship, etc.)

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