GOAL SETTING Goal Setting n Introduction to Goals

GOAL SETTING

Goal Setting n Introduction to Goals n n n Who needs goals? What are goals? When can you use goals? Where in your life can goals come in handy? Why are goals important?

Who Needs Goals? n Anyone who wants to succeed and have direction in life

What are goals? n Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn this vision of the future into reality

GOALS u. Goals represent hopes, the more objective and clear they are, the more achievable our hope become.

Where can Goals Come in Handy? n Anywhere in life! School n Home n Personal Life n

Why are Goals important? ü They provide direction ü They focus commitment ü They mobilize ü They help us make the future, rather then just letting it happen.

“SIDE EFFECTS” of Setting Goals l l l Motivation Budget Setting Communicates Priorities Track Results Planned Activities

3 Types of Goals 1. Maintenance û Goals where a specialized level of performance must be met to sustain a current level û Ie Continue to run three times a week 2. Improvement û Goals in that go beyond the maintenance level and provide stretch. û Run four times a week

Types of Goals Cont… 3. Development û Goals that are not tied to immediate result may be more personal. û Start running after school in order to prepare for the ½ mile

“SMART” Goals o o o S = Specific M = Measurable A = Attainable R = Realistic T = Timebound

“Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another” John Dewey

Goal Checklist n Is your goal n n n Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timebound n Does your goal n n n Have milestones Provide direction Focus commitment Mobilize effort Help to make things happen