Goal SettingGoal SettingHelp in creating goals for your Graduation Project

Remember SMART

S self obtainable M meaningful A attainable R realistic T time bound

Help in creating goals for your Graduation Project

Remember SMART

S self obtainable M meaningful A attainable R realistic T time bound

Rule #1 ~ Self performance based, not outcome based

Earn a Division I track scholarship

Decrease my mile time by 45 seconds

You should set goals over which you have as much control as possible.

There is nothing more dispiriting than failing to achieve a personal goal for reasons beyond your control.

If you base your goals on personal performance, then you can keep control over the achievement of your goals and draw satisfaction from them.

OUTCOME BASED PERFORMANCE BASED

Rule #2 ~ Measurable

I want to get in better shape

I want to play the piano

I want to help the people of Haiti

I want to become a doctor someday

NO! YES!

Rule #3 ~ Attainable

Create world peace

Cure breast cancer

Become a famous fashion designer

Sign a record contract with my band

Raise $200 for Darfur

Lead a team in the breast cancer 2 Day

Job shadow a designer to see if it could be a potential career

Create a press kit for my band

NO! YES!

Rule #4 ~ Relevant This project should do one of the following:

Help you in the future (college apps, or job app)

Reach a lifelong goal you’ve always had

Serve the community in a way that means something to you and the group you serve

Challenging in some way, not necessarily difficult

This project should not be:

Meaningless community service

A waste of your time

Rule #4 ~ Relevant: Including The Why

Run a mile under 7 min to prepare for college lacrosse

Play Cannon in D on the piano so I can perform at weddings for friends and family

Raise $400 for Haiti relief because I feel strongly about this cause

Identify the skills and training necessary to become a doctor because I am considering premed in college

Rule #5 ~ Time bound

Remember you only have 30 hours

If your project is something you will continue after this course, what specifically can you do in the time given.

30 hours will go faster than you think plan this ahead of time by working out a rough draft time line

ADDITIONAL TIPSFind sources of motivation

Be sure you can attain the resources you need. Ex: Holding a 3 on 3 tournament is great, but can you find a venue

Tell others about your goals to help keep you focused

Leave room for change, be flexible

Set mini goals along the way

Know when and who to ask for help

If your project is something you enjoy, achieving your goals will be both easy and rewarding

Identify obstacles and roadblocks from the start