Lets Review: Why Set Goals???

SMART Goal Setting

• S-specific• Goals need to be very detailed and specific about the outcome

• M-measurable• Goals need to be measurable to determine success

• A-attainable• The goal should be reasonable and physically possible

• R-realistic• A goal should represent an objective toward which you are “willing” and “able”

• T-timely• There has to be a time set to make a goal attainable

Outcome Goals vs. Behavioral Goals

• Outcome Goals: represent the desired results that you plan to achieve

• Long Term: how you envision yourself after being successful in making all of your desired changes.• “I want to become a Physical Therapist.”

• Short Term: where you pan to be at set points between your baseline (start point) and your ultimate desired result.• “I want to pass all of my courses so I can move up to the

next grade level.”

Outcome Goals vs. Behavioral Goals

• Behavioral Goals: Represent what changes you intend to make to achieve your desired results.• Short Term: What changes do you plan on

making today or this week?• “I will attend my live sessions this week.”

• Long Term: What behaviors do you plan on actively doing 3 months from the time you start?• “I will complete all required assignments for the

school year.”

Obstacles

• Obstacles are a natural part of the change process. When you anticipate obstacles you will be able to come up with strategies to overcome them.

• How people view obstacles is going to determine their ultimate outcome.• Those who view obstacles as reasons to quit are

ultimately going to be unsuccessful.• Those who view obstacles as a reason to learn are

ultimately going to be much more successful.

Extrinsic Motivators

• Extrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from outside the individual.• Examples include:

• Family and Friends• A Doctor or Coach• A competition or Program• A Teacher or Counselor

• External motivators, while helpful, have shown to be less effective in making lasting changes than internal motivators.

Intrinsic Motivators

• Take a moment to picture yourself if you were 100% successful in the goals to plan to achieve.• How would your life be different?• What would you be doing then that you are unable

to do now?• How would it make you feel?

These are your “Intrinsic Motivators”

So………

• Now let’s explore some of your goals!

Academic Goals

• Write down 2 goals on a piece of paper to start creating your goal sheet that you would like to accomplish this year and next year

Any Takers?

• If you would like to share one of your goals, please raise your hand!

Career Goals

• Write down 2 goals on the same piece of paper that you would like to accomplish towards your interest in any career

Any Takers?

• If you would like to share one of your goals, please raise your hand!

Personal Goals

• Write down 2 goals on your sheet that you would like to accomplish this year and next year in your personal life

Any Takers?

• If you would like to share one of your goals, please raise your hand!

Homework

• Building upon goals you have begun to set for yourself, follow the outline on Setting Future Goals handout to write a letter as though you are reflecting upon your high school experience on your graduation day

• Submit your letter via the Online Learning course

Some things to remember…

• Keep your goals at the forefront of your mind• No goal is out of reach• No mountain is too high• Once you complete your goals, reward

yourself and start the process over again!