Goal Setting

​Goal Setting

A review of short term & long term goal setting​

​—those goals to be implemented within a five- to 10-year period

​​Long Term

​- those goals to be implemented within 1 to 2 years

​​Mid Term

​-those goals to implemented in 1 to

​​Short Term

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Steps for Goal Setting & ​

​Obstacles you may face

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​Goal Setting

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​Jonathan, an eighth grader, very much wants to pursue a career in the field of sports medicine. After talking with adults in different areas of sports medicine, reading information in books and journals, and identifying his strengths and weaknesses, he has narrowed this down to physical therapy, perhaps even owning his own company some day. During the summer, he plans to volunteer at the physical therapy office close to his home. By the time he is ready to work part-time, he will have exposure to what the job might be like. Based on this, he has written goals that will guide his desire.

​Goal Setting Example:

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​Jonathan's Goals: (an example)

Short-term goal: Volunteer my time at the physical therapy office.

Six months

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Mid-term goal: Take kinesiology and other science classes in high school. Three to four years

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Long-term goal: Be a physical therapist with an emphasis on sports injuries. 10 years​

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​This acronym can help you when thinking about goals and how to make them achievable

​Making your Goals SMART

Open Ended

What career or occupation is your future goal?

Open Ended

List a short term goal to help you reach your career goal: (something you can do in the next month to six months)

Open Ended

List a long term goal to help you reach/maintain your career goal: (something you can do in 5 to 10 years)