Goal Setting

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

​Making your Goals SMART

Multiple Choice

What might be an indication that you watch too much TV?

• 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

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   A _________ is an aim or purpose.

• goal setting
• goal
• short-term goal
• mid-term goal

Characteristics of a SMART goal

​Specific

- your goal should be clear and precise
Instead of saying "I want to get better at math"
Specify your goal as "I want to improve my math grades by mastering multiplication tables and division concepts"

Characteristic of a SMART goal

​Measurable

Measurable goals help you track your progress.
Think about how you can measure your success.
For example:
I will read one book per month

Characteristic of a SMART goal

​Achievable

Setting achievable goals is crucial. It's essential to challenge yourself, but your goals should still be realistic. If you've never run before, aiming to run a marathon next month might not be attainable. Instead, start with a goal like, "I will run a 5k in six months."

Characteristic of a SMART goal

​Relevant

A relevant goal is one that matters to you. Make sure your goals align with your values and long-term objectives. If you're passionate about art, setting a goal to improve your painting skills is relevant to your interests.

Characteristic of a SMART goal

​Time-bound

A time-bound goal has a deadline. It gives you a sense of urgency and helps you stay focused. Instead of saying, "I want to learn a new language someday," you can set a time-bound goal: "I will achieve basic conversational fluency in Spanish within one year."

​Examples

Specific: "I want to improve my basketball skills."

• Measurable: "I will practice dribbling, shooting, and passing for 30 minutes every day."

• Achievable: "I will start with basic drills and gradually move to more advanced techniques."

• Relevant: "Basketball is my favorite sport, and I want to excel in it."

• Time-bound: "I will join the school basketball team within six months."

​Example

Specific: "I want to be more organized."

• Measurable: "I will create a to-do list every morning and check off completed tasks."

• Achievable: "I will start with organizing my school assignments and then expand to other areas."

• Relevant: "Being organized will help me manage my time and reduce stress."

• Time-bound: "I will have a daily to-do list in place within two weeks."

Multiple Choice

The A in a SMART Goal stands for

• accountable

• accessible

• actionable

• aggravating

Multiple Choice

SMART goals are...

• Specific

  Measurable

  Actionable

  Realistic

  Timely

• Specific

  Moody

  Accessible

  Really Cool

  Totally Awesome

• Startling

  Measurable

  Aggravating

  Realitic

  Timely

• None of the Above

Poll

Lisa has a plan to graduate from high school, go into the military, and buy herself a car.

Which one of these is Lisa's goal?

• actionable, realistic and timely

• measurable but not timely

• not realistic or specific

• None of the above

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)

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish. 

• goal setting
• goal
• long-term goal
• mid-term goal

Multiple Choice

You have just started skateboarding. Which of these is a realistic goal?

• Skate on two wheels

• Skate up and down your driveway

• Skate on a half-pipe

• Skate to the next town

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   A ____________ often does not need much planning or effort. 

• short-term goal
• goal
• long-term goal
• mid-term goal

Multiple Choice

What would make a bad mini-goal?

• Something you think is too tough to achieve

• Something you could accomplish tomorrow

• Something you can measure

• Something your friends also want to do

Multiple Choice

If goal setting is compared to travel planning, what would the goal be?    

• The destination
• Payment for the trip
• The travel plan
• The map

Multiple Choice

When is the best time to reward yourself?

• Once you choose a deadline

• After you have achieved a mini-goal

• Before you decide on a specific goal

• When you tell your friends about your goal

Multiple Choice

You are a high school freshman and have the desire to get accepted to a top-rated university. What type of goal is this?

• short-term goal
• mid-term goal
• long-term goal

Multiple Choice

You want to write a book. What would be a good first step?

• Write a play

• Write as many pages as you can each day

• Reward yourself for writing a book

• Set a realistic amount of time to write each day

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.   You are __________ when you are planning how to reach a desired goal.

• goal setting
• comparing
• studying
• discovering

Multiple Choice

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

• To allow for as much time as possible

• To prevent procrastination (putting it off)

• To let other know you need help

• To make the goal seem less challenging

Multiple Choice

What is goal setting?

• Picking up a coffee mug and setting it down on a table that says goal.
• Finding something that you want to accomplish and figuring out a plan to reach it.
• Figuring out a plan to not use any money for the rest of your life
• Accomplishing all of your goals in two minutes

Multiple Choice

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

• It keeps you from procrastinating (putting it off)

• It lets your friends know what you have accomplished

• It helps you skip mini-goals

• It encourages you to take on more goals

Multiple Choice

What's an example of a long-term goal?

• Saving money every year so by the end of 5 years you can buy a computer
• Saving your allowance this week to buy some candy at the end of the week
• Doing extra chores for two days to buy a $3 toy
• Buying  a $6 pack of gum by saving up over the next week

Multiple Choice

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

• It would take too long

• It isn't possible

• It isn't specific

• No one plays chess anymore

Multiple Choice

A long term goal is....

• weeks to months
• days to weeks
• months to years
• hours to days

Multiple Choice

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

• Write a song

• Learn a simple song

• Start a band

• learn to play the drums