Goal Setting

1. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A *****is usually an aim or purpose.

• Goal Setting

• Goal

• Short-term goal

• Long-term goal

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

• The destination

• Payment for the trip

• The travel plan

• The tourists

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

• A Goal

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

• Comparing

• Discovering

• Goal Setting

• Studying

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 helps you stay on track

• All of the above

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic- goals must say one thing and mean another

• Simple- a goal must be easy

• Sample-a goal must be typical

• Specific- a goal must be direct, meaningful, and detailed

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 be quantifiable to track progress

• Motivation- To promote the desire or willingness to do or achieve something

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