Lesson 1-Setting Goals
1_Overview
Why Set Goals
Why set goals? Every one of us may spend countless hours thinking about our present life and future. Almost everyone wishes to change our lives. Whether it is family life, friendship, career or finances. We all want to change something. The first step is to set goals.
What are the benefits of goal setting? There are many of them and many reasons for why to set goals.
1. You take control of your life
A goal is like a GPS in life. It gives you direction and helps you choose where to go in life. It makes you envision your ideal future and helps you turn it into reality. When you have achieved the goal, you improve your life and become a better version of yourself.
2. You focus on the important things
Goals help us to sort out what is important and what isn't. You will only focus on the things that you want to achieve and spend precious time on them.
3. You will make good decisions
Goals help you identify and establish your priorities and make the right choices based on the long-term view of what is most important to you.
4. You can finish the task efficiently
You will focus and concentrate your time and energy on the task. This will keep away all the distractions which will make you more efficient.
5. You will be self-confident and enthusiastic
When you set a goal and measure the achievement, you are able to see what you have done and what you are capable of. This process of achieving goals gives you confidence, enthusiasm, and a belief in yourself.
6. You will make progress
After you have achieved one goal, you will try to achieve higher goals. When you look back you will see all of the progress you have made.
7. You are closer to success
Goals are the starting point of success. A good start makes for half the success.
From: Frank Purdy
http://www.goal-setting-for-success.com
Review
Lesson 1- Setting Goals Quiz
Circle the correct answer.
1. A priority is something that is:
a. of most importance
b. of least importance
c. of some importance
d. of no importance
2. A "Rock Priority" may include:
a. hanging out with friends and socializing
b. texting and social media
c. playing video games
d. school assignments/homework/studying for tests
3. A consequence of not spending enough time on "Rock Priorities" could be:
a. bad grades
b. failing/being retained
c. a loss of privileges/restrictions
d. all of the above
4. "Pebble Priorities" include:
a. things we enjoy doing
b. things we think are fun
c. things that we find relaxing
d. all of the above
5. Learning to balance Rock, Pebble, and Water Priorities is important in making good grades.
a. True
b. False
6. Setting goals requires taking:
a. one step at a time
b. multiple steps at a time
c. a giant leap forward
7. The "S" in the S.M.A.R.T. goals method of setting goals stands for:
a. systematic
b. specific
c. simple
d. none of the above
8. The goal " I want to make good grades" is a S.M.A.R. T. goal.
a. True
b. False
9. The following is an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal:
a. I want to make three "B's" and one" A" second semester in my core courses.
b. I want to pass second semester.
c. I want to make all A's.
d. none of the above
10. The following are benefits of setting goals:
a. You take control of your life.
b. You focus on the important things.
c. You will be more self-confident and believe in yourself.
d. all of the above