Everyone has goals What are some of yours

Everyone has goals… What are some of yours? On a piece of paper, write down three goals you would like to achieve? Why are these goals important to you?

Writing SMART Goals “ I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps it’s because escape is easier than change. ” – Motivational Speaker Jim Rohn

Looking into the future �What do you see in 10 years? �What about 5 years? �How about 1 year?

How can you begin to set goals? �What are goals? �How do you “goal plan? ” �A new way to plan.

How can you begin to set goals? �Goal setting is the systematic process of personal planning.

Goal Planning �Mind map: a diagram used to focus on a central idea (goal) with an expanding series of objectives and tasks that point towards the goals completion.

Goal Planning �Timetable: an outline from beginning to end in a goal setting that chronicles the specific time frame for accomplishing individual tasks or milestones.

Goal Planning �Plan of action: the specific plan outlined to attain a goal. �A plan of action includes the following: �The goal (objectives) �Roadblocks or goal obstacles �The solution to obstacles The plan of action is outlined with milestones, intermediary goals, and a timeline.

Quick Vocabulary Check - is the systematic process of personal planning. �Goal setting �Mind Map - a diagram used to focus on a central idea (goal) with an expanding series of objectives and tasks that point towards the goals completion. �Timetable - an outline from beginning to end in a goal setting that chronicles the specific time frame for accomplishing individual tasks or milestones. �Plan of Action - the specific plan outlined to attain a goal.

A new plan of action – SMART GOALS �SMART GOALS are �Specific �Measureable �Attainable �Realistic �Timely Goals should support growth and achievement. By following the SMART model for establishing goals, it allows your to track your success.

A new plan of action – SMART GOALS �Specific: goals should be specific and detailed as possible. Do not set broad goals. �Measureable: In order to clearly determine if objectives have been achieved, goals should not be ambiguous, but rather clear and concrete. �Attainable: Success and failures depend on practical goals. Goals should not be out of reach. They should be reasonable and achievable. �Realistic: Goals must be possible under current conditions. �Timely: Goals should have a time frame for completion. Having a timeframe will give structure and allow you to monitor progress.

Review - SMART GOALS �When writing a smart goal, your goal should me specific, mathematical, attainable, realistic, and timely? Thumbs up: TRUE Thumbs down: FALSE �What make this statement false?

Warm-up Activity �It’s S. M. A. R. T. to warm up… �S �M �A �R �T

Let’s revisit our goals… �First, let’s read through Fit Facts together �Self – Evaluation – self assessment �Behavioral – the manner in which one acts �Physiological - characteristic of or appropriate to an organism's healthy or normal functioning �Next, pick out one of your original goals and rewrite that goal using the S. M. A. R. T. goal model. �Be prepare to share your goals! � Hand in S. M. A. R. T. goal