RESOURCES: Setting & Accomplishing Realistic Goals
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Goal Setting For Students: Strategies & Examples - Highlights why goal-setting matters and how students can use short- and long-term goals to stay motivated and on track.
SMART Goals for Students - A simple, easy-to-understand guide to creating Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals.
38 Examples of SMART Goals for Students - Provides 38 real examples to show how SMART goals can be used in academic, personal, and career planning.
Setting Academic Goals (PDF) A printable PDF guide that walks students through defining academic goals, identifying obstacles, and tracking progress.
7 Tips On How to Stay Focused on Your Academic Goals - Focuses on the motivational side of goal setting—how to stay committed and avoid distractions while pursuing long-term goals.
How To Stay Focused In College (Without Missing Out) - Offers realistic advice for staying focused on academic goals in the face of stress, distractions, and burnout.