What is a Goal?
Something you work toward with effort and planning
Long term or short term goal? "Save money for retirement"
Long term
Long term or short term goal? "Finish all homework this week"
Short term
What happens when a goal is too vague?
It often fails
If I have a desire, but no plan of action I have a ____________ instead of a goal.
Wish
What does the "S" in SMART stand for?
Specific
What does the "M" in SMART stand for?
Measurable
What does the "A" in SMART stand for?
Achievable
What does the "R" in SMART stand for?
Relevant
What does the "T" in SMART stand for?
Time-Bound
SMART vs Not SMART: "I want better grades."
Not SMART
SMART vs Not SMART: "I will raise my grade in math to an A by the end of the semester."."
SMART
SMART vs Not SMART: "I will walk 20 minutes for 3 days a week over the next year."
SMART
SMART vs Not SMART: "I want to have a positive attitude when I talk to my friends and coworkers."
Not SMART
Why would "Try harder in class" be a ineffective goal to plan?
It is not measurable
What SMART factor is missing from the goal "I will save 30 dollars a week to have $1500.
Time-Bound
