1. Steps to Goal Setting Goal setting is the strongest source for human motivation. Goal setting is the strongest source for human motivation. The Pete Gray story – “a winner never quits” The Pete Gray story – “a winner never quits”

2. Steps to Goal Setting Step 1 Step 1 Identify something you’d like to work on. Identify something you’d like to work on. Write it down in general terms. Write it down in general terms. Example – “I want to exercise more.” Example – “I want to exercise more.”

3. Steps to Goal Setting Step 2 Step 2 Write a specific goal. Write a specific goal. State three or more behaviors that will help you achieve your goal. State three or more behaviors that will help you achieve your goal. Example – “I want to exercise 5 days a week for an hour. I will lift weights for 30 minutes and jog for 30 minutes.” Example – “I want to exercise 5 days a week for an hour. I will lift weights for 30 minutes and jog for 30 minutes.”

4. Step 3 Step 3 Identify the steps you will need to get ready. Identify the steps you will need to get ready. Example – Example – Get membership to the YMCA Get membership to the YMCA Plan a ride to get there Plan a ride to get there Get a friend to go with you Get a friend to go with you Steps to Goal Setting

5. Step 4 Step 4 Commit a specific time to get your plan underway. Commit a specific time to get your plan underway. Example – M-W-F-S-Su at 3 pm for 3 months. Example – M-W-F-S-Su at 3 pm for 3 months.

6. Steps to Goal Setting Step 5 Step 5 Set up a chart on which you can measure your progress. Set up a chart on which you can measure your progress. Put your goal on the chart so you can see it. Put your goal on the chart so you can see it. Example – a weight lifting chart Example – a weight lifting chart

7. Steps to Goal Setting Step 6 Step 6 Plan rewards for yourself. Plan rewards for yourself. Example – new CD, new clothes, party Example – new CD, new clothes, party

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