What Type of Goal is This?

I’m going to work to make the basketball team next year.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a long-term goal because the end goal is many months-years away.

I’m going to be happier.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is not a goal because it is not clear, and there is no way to measure success.

I am going to learn to play guitar by the end of the year.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a long-term goal because the end goal is many months-years away.

I will finish reading this book by the end of the month.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a short-term goal because the end goal is a week-a couple months away.

I will study for next week’s math test and get at least an 85%.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a short-term goal because the end goal is a week-a couple months away.

I will do better in school.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is not a goal because it is not clear, it needs to be more specific.

I am going to improve my grades and get into honor roll by the end of next semester.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a long-term goal because the end goal is many months-years away.

I want to be famous.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is not a goal because it is not realistic without a plan. It is a want, not a goal.

I will exercise for 20 minutes three times this week.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a short-term goal because the end goal is a week-a couple months away.

I will work to become a firefighter when I grow up.

• Long-term goal

• Short-term goal

• Not a goal

Answer explanation

This is a long-term goal because the end goal is many months-years away.