Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish. Something you want to complete in several years....

• goal setting

• goal

• long-term goal

• mid-term goal

A _____ acts as a direction or purpose.

• resume

• destination

• idea

• goal

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 setting goals/timeframes to complete it.

• Figuring out a plan to not use any money for the rest of your life

• Accomplishing all of your goals in two minutes

How else does making goals help?

• It helps to give you purpose and direction in life

• It helps you learn how to use your time wisely

• It can make money magically appear for your needs and wants

• So you never have to spend money again

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.
• Simple - a goal must be easy.
• Sample - a goal must be typical.
• Specific - a goal must be focused.

What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

• Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

What does the A in SMART stand for?

• Attainable- a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.

• Admirable - a goal must impress people.

• Artistic - a goal must be creative.

• Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.

What does the R in SMART stand for?

• Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.

• Relevant - a goal must be realistic and relevant to your life.

• Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.

• Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.

What does the T in SMART stand for?

• Time-based - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.

• Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.

• Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.

• Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ____________ is something you want to complete in the near future. Today, this week, or month.

• short-term goal

• goal

• long-term goal

• mid-term goal