Goal Setting

Front

What might be an indication that you watch too much TV? Options: You can name every character on your favorite show, You watch the same show everyday, You haven't seen a movie recently, You don't have time left to do your school work

Back

You don't have time left to do your school work

Front

Which of these goals is least specific?

• Getting at least an A- average
• Winning the chess tournament
• Being nicer to people
• Raising one hundred dollars for your favorite charity

Back

Being nicer to people

Front

What is a realistic goal for someone who has just started skateboarding? Options: Skate on two wheels, Skate up and down your driveway, Skate on a half-pipe, Skate to the next town.

Back

Skate up and down your driveway

Front

What would make a bad mini-goal?

Back

Something you think is too tough to achieve

Front

When is the best time to reward yourself?

Back

After you have achieved a mini-goal

Front

What would be a good first step to write a book?

Back

Set a realistic amount of time to write each day

Front

What is the main purpose of setting a deadline for a goal?

Back

To prevent procrastination (putting it off)

Front

Why is it important that a goal be time-bound?

Back

It keeps you from procrastinating (putting it off)

Front

Why isn't "get better at chess" an ideal goal?

Back

It isn't specific

Front

What would be a good follow-up goal to learning all the chords on guitar?

Back

Learn a simple song