Goal Setting Topic #6305A Kara Butters

What is a goal?

Goal End toward which effort is directed

Reasons for Having Goals Provide a target Provide a destination Provide purpose and meaning Focuses energy toward productivity Turns activities into accomplishments Help gain success, self-concept and evaluation Picture from Microsoft Office Clipart

Setting Goals Agree with values Develop desire Develop belief Set goals in talent area Set realistic goals Determine your major purpose in life Choose appropriate goals Picture from Microsoft Office Clipart

Setting Goals Cont. Goals should have balance Family and personal Physical and health Mental and intellectual Study and personal development Career Financial and material Spiritual Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

Setting Goals Cont. Identify benefits from reaching each goal Analyze where you begin Set a specific goal Review goals often Set big goals Work toward goals daily Picture from Microsoft Office Clipart

Types of Goals Long-term Short-term Personal Career FFA Education Picture from Microsoft Office Clipart & National FFA