GOAL!
What if I Fail?
(goal not achieved)
Failure is a part of everyone's life
Opportunity for growth and learning
- Avoid making the same mistakes again
- Find a better solution
- MOVE ON!
Changing Your Goals
Growth and Development:
- I can always adjust goals
- As my needs, values, interests, and abilities change, I may change my goals or add new ones.
Achieving Your Goals
- Make them specific
- List steps to reach my goal
- Get help from others
- Evaluate my progress
- Reward myself
Choosing Your Goals
Goal-Setting
Consider these things in your life...
- What are my needs?
- What are my values?
- What are my interests?
- What skills, abilities, and knowledge do I have?
**Goals should be realistic**
Why Set Goals?
- Build self-esteem
- Feeling of accomplishment
- Give myself direction
- Improve my health
- Focus my energy
- Take control of my life
- Shape my life in a positive way
Examples
Mrs. Reese's example of a long-term goal
Mrs. Reese's example of a short-term goal
2 Types of Goals
6th Grade Health Class
- Short-Term Goal: one that I plan to accomplish in a short time (a month or less)
- Long-Term Goal: one that I hope to achieve within months or years
What Is a Goal?
A goal is something you want to accomplish.
- Some are broad (I want to be successful)
- Others are specific (I want to be a doctor)