1. Goal Setting

2. Why Set Goals?
Setting goals is a way for me to identify and plan what and how I am going to achieve and grow.
By writing down my goals I am committing myself to accomplishing them.
That means that my goals need to be important and make sense to me.

3. What is a Goal Anyway?
What I want to accomplish and how I am going to do that
My choices as what I need to do – my goals, not someone else’s
Long Term Goals – will take longer to accomplish
Short Term Goals – can be achieved in a few days or weeks

4. S.M.A.R.T. Goals are:
SPECIFIC - I know exactly what I am striving for.
MEASURABLE – I can do it! I can answer very specifically, when and how I will know I attained my goal.
ACTION-ORIENTED – I have a plan of activity including the resources I will use that will allow me to reach my goal.
REALISTIC - Challenging myself is important and I want to aim high; however, I also need to be realistic.
TANGIBLE – my goals are clear and not vague.

5. Setting Goals – How to
I identify what is important and what I need to accomplish
I think of effective ways to reach the goals
I need to be motivated and committed to achieving my goals if I made them
I need to let others know what my goals are and support me in reaching them
I need to be flexible and ready to re-adjust my goals and not give up on them

6. The Benefits of Setting Goals
I will have less stress and anxiety about my work if I have a plan
I will be able to concentrate better on getting things done, and have more free time for other things
I will have more self-confidence
I will perform better, and feel proud and happy about my accomplishments
I will control my own time and be my own boss