1. Goal Setting
Mrs. Anthony

2. Success Means different things to different people
It takes time, planning, and a strong desire
It means taking action, setting goals, and accomplishing them
It means reaching your goals even when the going gets tough

3. 10 Roadblocks to Success No clear vision Fear of failure
Lack of determination
No action plan
Unwilling of change
Negative Thinking
Lack of enthusiasm
Procrastination
Making Excuses
Not learning from mistakes

4. Goals vs. Wish
Goal: A observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to achieve in a certain time period
Dreams and wants just more specific
Goal Setting: To set or adjust for proper functioning
Wish: Based on variables that you do not have control over. Something you need, want, or desire, but may not actively pursue.

5. Cont…
*Not every wish can be a goal. For instance you may wish you could live and stay young forever, but since there is nothing you can do to make that happen, it could never be considered a goal.*

6. In order for something to be a goal…
It has to be VERY important to you, personally & worthwhile to you
It has to be within your power to make it happen through your own actions
It has to be something you have a reasonable chance of achieving
It must be clearly defined and have a specific plan of action
YOU MUST HAVE COMMITMENT

7. The Purpose of Goals
The purpose of goals is to give you something that you want to enhance your life in some way, so the most important thing you need to know about goals is that you ought to have some.
IT MOTIVATES PEOPLE!

8. The Benefits of Setting Goals
Suffer less from stress and anxiety
Concentrate better
Show more self-confidence
Perform better
Are happier

9. STEPS of goal setting Define the goal
PLAN and outline the steps needed to achieve it or strategies you want to do (pick the best way)
Consider possible blocks/obstacles, and ways of dealing with them
Set deadlines
Work towards your goal!
Evaluate and reward

10. “SMART” Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time bound
I will get a “B” on my next math test
Measurable
I will check my homework grade to make sure I am on track
Attainable
If I complete all of my homework and ask questions I can get a “B” on the next test
Realistic
I have a “C” average in class, so setting a goal of a “B” on my test is realistic
Time bound
The next math test will be in 2 weeks

11. Long term vs. short term
Long -term: something you plan to accomplish months or years from now (typically 6 months +)
Short -term: something you want to accomplish soon, within a few months