Goal Setting Notes HEALTH
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When setting a goal it should be “SMART”
Define:
a. Short-term goal: A goal a person plans to achieve in the near future.
b. Long-term goal: A goal a person plans to achieve over a period of time.
The six steps of an action plan (a multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goal.
a. STEP 1: Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down.
i. Start your goal with I WILL.
b. STEP 2: List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
i. Look for ways you can break your long-term goal into short-term, smaller goals.
c. STEP 3: Identify sources of help and support.
i. Who can help you? Who will support you?
d. STEP 4: Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal.
i. Write your goal date down.
e. STEP 5: Identify possible obstacles and evaluate your progress.
i. Don’t be afraid to adjust your goal if you are not progressing.
f. STEP 6: Reward yourself for achieving your goal.
i. Think of a way to celebrate the satisfaction of reaching a goal.
Goal Setting Notes HEALTH
Set your own goals.
g. What is a goal you have for after high school?
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h. What is a goal you have for this year?
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i. What is a goal you have for this week?
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What are some steps you will need to take in order to reach your goals?
a. After high school
b. This year
c. This week
Who can help and support you in reaching your goals?
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What are some possible obstacles that can get in the way of you achieving your goals?
a. After high school
b. This year
c. This week
How would you be rewarded for reaching your goals (e.g. get money from your parents, get a college
scholarship, etc.)
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