Goals

What are Goals?

Statement of intention Goals are wants Desires Things we’d like to see in ourselves and our

lives

Why do we need Goals?

They are the path to a satisfying life.

Types of goals…

Short-term Mid-term Long-term

Short-term goals

Getting out of this class

Get to the weekend Getting an “A” on the

Word of the Week Quiz

Getting a job

Short-term goals

Things you want to accomplish within 1 year. Some Short-term Goals should bring you a step

closer to achieving your Long-term Goal(s). Ex: Long-term goal ---- Big house

Short-term goal ---- Working/Finding a high income paying job The money made from your short-term goal will help lead to

your long-term goal of a big house.

1 Year Goal

Attend School Complete Assignments Pass Classes

1 Year GoalGraduation

Mid-term Goals

Goals that are 1-4 years away. These goals are usually made to help you

continue towards your long-term goals.

Long-term Goals

Goals that range from 5-20 years

Long-term goal examples may include…

Marriage

Graduate College

Examples…

Running your own business and making it rich.

Beach-front property

Write out your Goals!

SMART GOALS

Define your goals in a SMART way S = Specific M = Measurable A = Attainable R = Realistic T = Time-bound

S = Specific

Specific. “I want to spend my entire Fall Break in Las Vegas.”

NOT, “I want to do something over Fall Break.”

M = Measurable

Measurable. “I need $400 for my share of the gas, hotel room, and food for the week.”

NOT, “I need some money for my trip.”

A = Attainable

Attainable. “I’ll save $50 a week from the beginning of August until now.”

NOT, “I’ll win a weekly radio call-in contest to get the money to pay for my trip.”

R = Realistic

Realistic. “I plan to drive from Craig to Las Vegas in about 10 hours by using two drivers.”

NOT, “I want to drive from Craig to Las Vegas in about half a day.”

T = Time-Bound

Time-Bound. “I’ll have the $400 for my trip expenses saved up by October 15th.”

NOT, “I want to save up enough money by early October.”