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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