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Importance of setting goals. Help people focus on particular issues or activities Due to the fact that a goal is often written, the person will be reminded that the issue still needs to be addressed and will continue their efforts to accomplish the goal.
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Importance of setting goals • Help people focus on particular issues or activities • Due to the fact that a goal is often written, the person will be reminded that the issue still needs to be addressed and will continue their efforts to accomplish the goal. • Once the goal is accomplished, the person may feel a sense of satisfaction. • Promotes confidence and the challenge to attack more complicated and difficult issues.
Six Steps in the goal setting process: • Identify your goal in writing. If it’s not written, it is just a wish. • Identify any short-term goals or steps necessary to achieve a long-term goal. • Identify all resources that can assist you in achieving the goal.
Six Steps in the goal setting process: • 4. Identify alternative plans and solutions for any conflicts that may arise. • 5. Continue to improve and refine your plan. • 6. Evaluate. What went well? What could you improve on when pursuing a similar goal in the future?
EXAMPLES OF GOOD AND BAD GOAL WRITING: • ACADEMIC • Example of a BAD goal: • I want to do better in math. • Example of a GOOD goal: • Raise my math grade from 80% to • 90% by the end of the semester. FITNESS Example of a BAD goal: Do better in math. Example of a GOOD goal: I want to increase my pushup max from 5 to 10 pushups by the end of the quarter.
Guidelines to keep in mind… • Understand yourself • Have a specific task in mind • Be positive • Be realistic • Have control over the outcome • Challenge yourself!
“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” • ‐Abraham Lincoln