THE PROCESS OF WORKING TOWARD SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH. GOAL SETTING THE PROCESS OF WORKING TOWARD SOMETHING YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH. HEALTH RELATED GOALS HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL/EMOTIONAL, OR SOCIAL HEALTH.

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic/Relevant Timely EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say, “Join a health club and workout 3 days a week.” *Who:      Who is involved? *What:     What do I want to accomplish? *Where:    Identify a location. *When:     Establish a time frame. *Which:    Identify requirements and constraints. *Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal. Measurable - When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach you goal. Attainable = achievable, possible the opposite is impossible, unreasonable. -In order to make a goal attainable, you can break the goal into smaller steps. Set smaller short-term goals that will allow you to reach a bigger more long term goal.

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Specific A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal Make your aim real. Make it important for you to achieve. Put your heart into your efforts. Give a little of yourself in order to receive something in return. Examples: Not SPECIFIC: I want to make good grades. SPECIFIC : I want to have a 93 average in science. EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say, “Join a health club and workout 3 days a week.” *Who:      Who is involved? *What:     What do I want to accomplish? *Where:    Identify a location. *When:     Establish a time frame. *Which:    Identify requirements and constraints. *Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal. Measurable - When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach you goal. Attainable = achievable, possible the opposite is impossible, unreasonable. -In order to make a goal attainable, you can break the goal into smaller steps. Set smaller short-term goals that will allow you to reach a bigger more long term goal.

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Measurable Establish criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set Examples: Not Measurable: I want to make a lot of free throws. Measureable: I want to make 9 out of 10 free throws in tonight’s game.

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Attainable Setting attainable goals means that your goals are within reach and securable. However it does not always mean it is easy. You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Examples: Not ATTAINABLE: I want to read every book in the library by the end of the school year. ATTAINABLE: I want to read 2 new books every month. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals.

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Realistic/Relevant To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. Are you willing to put the effort in? Examples: Not REALISTIC/RELEVANT: I will dance around for 20 minutes to be a better reader REALISTIC: I will read for 25 minutes per night for 1 month to build my reading stamina. 1.5 million dollars for a Bugatti Vayron

WHEN SETTING GOALS USE S.M.A.R.T. Timely A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency. Examples: No Time: I want to learn to play the piano. TIME: I want to learn to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” by June 3rd.

S.M.A.R.T. GOAL SETTING SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six “W” questions. (who, what, where, when, which, and why) MEASURABLE Establish criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. ATTAINABLE When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them. REALISTIC / RELEVANT To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. TIMELY A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency. EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say, “Join a health club and workout 3 days a week.” *Who:      Who is involved? *What:     What do I want to accomplish? *Where:    Identify a location. *When:     Establish a time frame. *Which:    Identify requirements and constraints. *Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal. Measurable - When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach you goal. Attainable = achievable, possible the opposite is impossible, unreasonable. -In order to make a goal attainable, you can break the goal into smaller steps. Set smaller short-term goals that will allow you to reach a bigger more long term goal.

TROUBLE? *What: What do I want to accomplish? *Who: Who is involved? *What: What do I want to accomplish? *Where: Identify a location. *When: Establish a time frame. *Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES What stands between you and your goals? How do you overcome obstacles? Are you making excuses or do you have a reason? Pretext a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. Subterfuge deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

Reason, – noun; a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action, the basis or cause for a belief or action Excuse, – noun; a pretext or subterfuge, an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness The subtle difference is that a reason is a statement of fact where an excuse plays to emotion in the hopes of being excused. Pretext a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. Subterfuge deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

SHORT VS. LONG TERM GOALS Short term goals help you stay motivated. Short term goals act as a bridge to your long term goals. Breaking down a long term goal into smaller short term goals makes it easier to achieve.

Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward! Failure is not permanent! Learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward!

Building your Character Character is the way in which a person think, feels, and acts. Character is what a person says and what they do. There are six main traits of good character.

Trustworthiness Integrity Trustworthy people are reliable. Reliable means that they follow through with what they promise they will do. Honest Truthful Loyal Integrity Integrity means following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances,  even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonors you. Honest. Truthful, loyal They can be trusted

Respect Being respectful means that you consider other peoples feelings. Showing respect applies to yourself. Respect your body Exercise Nutrtion Rest Avoiding high risk behaviors Tolerance The ability to accept people the way they are. Learning about other peoples cultures and customs can help to enrich your life.

Responsibility Accountability Having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. Following through with assigned tasks Accountability Willingness to answer for your actions and decisions. WHEN YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE YOU DO NOT BLAME OTHERS FOR YOUR MISTAKES.

Fairness Open Minded Good Sportsmanship Sharing In sports fairness is obeying the rules. Open Minded You are willing to listen to people whose opinions differ from yours. Good Sportsmanship A good sport is able to accept defeat gracefully. On and off the field.

Caring Caring people do not try to take revenge when they feel mistreated. Spirit of giving Sharing your time and talents Empathy The ability to understand and show concern for another persons feelings.

Citizenship The way you conduct yourself as a member of your community. Good citizens look for ways to improve their surroundings.

Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness. - Faith Baldwin