Goal Setting

Mr. Doroski

What is Goal Setting?

• Goal setting is a skill.

– A skill is something we can practice to become better at.

Goal Setting• The choices you make as young adults affect

your future and your future health.

– Setting goals helps achieve the things we want and need.

– Setting goals can help reduce the risks of unwanted consequences.

Goal Setting• There are two types of goals that we can set:

– Short term goals

– Long term goals

Examples of Short Term Goals:

• Finishing your history project before the weekend

• Getting a 90 or better on your next math quiz

Examples of Long Term Goals

• Graduating from college

• Becoming an astronaut

Goal Setting• Good goals are exact, positive,

realistic, challenging, and under your control.

– A clear goal statement is the first step in achieving goals.

Goal Setting Steps1. Set your goal

2. Establish your plan

3. Consider barriers

4. Suggest solutions

5. Identify a reward

6. Evaluate your progress

Ready, Set, Goal!• Set your goal

– I will work hard on my history project and turn it in on time.

Ready, Set, Goal!• Establish a plan

– Talk to my teacher about the project. Find information on the Web. Work one hour every day on my project.

Ready, Set, Goal!• Consider barriers

– Watching TV instead of working on my project. Getting to use the computer. Having the art supplies I need.

Ready, Set, Goal!• Suggest solutions

– Work on my project after dinner each night.

– Get a time to use the computer from the school librarian.

– Ask my dad to take me to the store on Saturday.

Ready, Set, Goal!• Identify a reward

– I will ask my dad if I can have a friend over when the project's turned in.

Ready, Set, Goal!• Evaluate progress

– Make a checklist of things to do. Check it every day.