1. “ Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Quotation

2. Remember If you don't know where you are going, you're likely to wind up somewhere else!

3. Goal: The purpose toward which an activity is directed; an end; an objective. Goal Setting: To set or adjust for proper functioning. What is Goal Setting?

4. Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan of action to achieve the result you desire. What is Goal Setting?

5. For many people, it's the second part of the goal setting definition that's problematic. They know what they want to do, but have trouble creating a plan to get there. Goals without action plans are just words. ACTION !

6. Goals : A goal is a significant shorter term measurable target, which will contribute to a result in a period of time (usually a year) Result : A result is a fulfillment of a Goal which can be measured. (Output) Action : Action or Activity can be anything an Individual does Some Definitions

7. Two part process Decide what you Work at want to do accomplishing whatever goal you have set for yourself.

8. Goal-less Goal The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.

9. The Benefits of Setting Personal Goals Why set personal goals? “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time” Benefits of personal goal setting You get out of that rut You take control of your life Your actions match your talk You focus on the important things You are successful, regardless of what that means to other people Other people understand where you are coming from

10. Gives you a target Increase income Better working habits Hot button (personal interest) family, security etc. When achieved compare to bigger goals. The Benefits of Setting Personal Goals

11. Makes your job meaningful & fun Understand it is ok to be selfish…as long as you understand it takes people to help you get what you want. If you have long range goals…try to set short range goals. The Benefits of Setting Personal Goals

12. Short range Intermediate Then long range. Winning is achieving your goals. Goal Setting Strategy

13. S pecific M easurable A ttainable R elevant T ime-Bound Be S.M.A.R.T

14. In addition to SPECIFIC, the Goals should include : No stretching, systematic synergistic significant shifting around frequently SPECIFIC

15. In addition to MEASUREABLE, the goals should be meaningful memorable motivating magical MEASURABLE

16. In addition to ACHIEVABLE, the goals should include : action plans accountability acumen agreed-upon ACHIEVABLE

17. R means RELEVANT, but it also stands for: realistic, reasonable, resonating, results-oriented, rewarding, responsible, reliable, rooted in facts and remarkable. RELEVANT

18. T means TIME-BASED and it also represents : timely, tangible and thoughtful. TIME BASED

19. Be enthusiastic Be genuinely interested in your endeavour. Increase confidence level Be organised Develop a plan…how you are going to achieve, & when, to support your goal. STRATEGIES

20. Before you can change the results…you have to change activities…attitudes. Manage attitudes & activities to achieve results Control your activities…manage others activities. Is this the biggest payoff activity I can engage in today. Evaluate the skills with which you implement the plan. IMPLEMENTATION & ACTION

21. GOAL AND PLAN: TO LOSE WEIGHT AND BECOME PHYSICALLY FIT CASE STUDY: ACHIEVING PHYSICAL FITNESS

22. Am I eating healthy? Do I get enough exercise? Preferences for healthy eating and exercise. Do I have any road blocks? If so how can I get around them? STEP 1: SELF EVALUATE

23. Know your limits Don’t set your self up for failure Be safe Don’t eat/do things you don’t like – It will get old and only hurt your chances of staying on task – If you don’t like to run do something else! STEP 2: BE REALISTIC

24. Know what you want to achieve Don’t be indecisive Goals can always be changed a little bit The main point has to stay the same – Exp. You may want to lose 6 kgs in a month. You may see that’s to much in that time so you change it to two months. – Though you tweaked the time the goal was basically the same. STEP 3: BE SURE. BE POSITIVE

25. Physically Make a fitness journal Log you workout time Pick a time a day to exercise Don’t get discouraged Do all you can not to miss a day – If you do; don’t let a day become a week – Make a diet chart STEP 4: MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT

26. Achieving goals can be stressful It is key to have good support Someone who will push you Someone who will help Someone with the same goals Someone to talk to STEP 5: GET A SUPPORT GROUP

27. FINAL COMMENT