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Setting Goals

Setting Goals. Andrea Miller SEEC Employment Services Coordinator. WHO IS IN CONTROL?. Quote for the Day. If we do not put effort into what we want, we have to put effort into coping with what we get. What effort are you willing to put forth for what you want?. What is a Goal?.

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Setting Goals

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  1. Setting Goals Andrea Miller SEEC Employment Services Coordinator

  2. WHO IS IN CONTROL?

  3. Quote for the Day • If we do not put effort into what we want, we have to put effort into coping with what we get. • What effort are you willing to put forth for what you want?

  4. What is a Goal? • Dictionary definition is “a desired purpose or direction”

  5. GOALS ARE NOT WISHES!

  6. Goals are plans with purpose

  7. QUOTE TO REMEMBER FAILING TO PLAN EQUALS PLANNING TO FAIL!

  8. Characteristics of a Goal Clear and concise Measurable Believable and possible Realistic and flexible Have deadlines!

  9. In other words … Think SMART • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Realistic • Time-defined

  10. Long Term or Short Term? • Long term goals are your overall objective –they may take a month, several months, a year, or carry out over your lifetime • Short term goals are the stepping stones for reaching the long-term goal

  11. TYPES OF GOALS • Personal (your character, personality, physical appearance and conduct) • Family (not just the family you have, but the family you hope to have) • School/Career • Financial • Lifestyle (where and how you want to live)

  12. Write down your goals • Make a list of all the goals you would like to accomplish • Include goals from each category

  13. How to determine a goal What are your priorities and values? Who are your role models or mentors? What are your talents/abilities? What are your likes/dislikes?

  14. Priorities and Values • List five things (traits or characteristics) that are important to you • Rank these things from the least important to the most important

  15. Role Models/Mentors • Think about the people that you admire as well as the people you might envy. • Identify why is this person on your list.

  16. Talents/Abilities • List activities that boost your mood. • If someone compliments you, listen. • Create a collage (pictures and words, etc) of things you find exciting or interesting. Look for themes.

  17. Likes/Dislikes • Make a list, especially in terms of work-related tasks. • What do you really enjoy doing? • What not? • Realize that every job has parts of both.

  18. Identifying and Ranking Goals • List 5 things that you would like to achieve • Rank those 5 things from least to most. • You have just identified and ranked potential goals

  19. IF YOU WERE THE AUTHOR … Imagine your life is a play or a novel. How do you want the “plot” to move forward? What do you want to change?

  20. Working Toward Your Goal Remember stepping stones Create a schedule or plan composed of daily to-do lists, weekly calendars, monthly/quarterly plans

  21. Overcoming Barriers Learn to COPE with problems that stop you from reaching your goals C=Challenge (identify the problem, its causes, and results) O=Option (select the best option from your possible solutions P=Plan (make a plan to act on your option and either decide to adjust your goal or replace it) E=Evaluation (check for progress and revise your plan if needed)

  22. Here and Now • Go back to your goals • What is ONE thing you can do TODAY toward that goal? • Next week? Next Month? • Just DO it!

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