10 Questions
Which step helps you move beyond just thinking about values?
Listing actions you plan to take
What should academic long-term goals reflect according to the text?
Your values, skills, and interests
How should you make sure you set the right goals for yourself?
By ensuring your goals reflect your values, interests, and personality
What is an essential part of a personal 'longest' long-term goal?
Vision or mission statement outlining who you want to be and your values
What is the purpose of setting short-term goals according to the text?
To support long-term goals
Which step is one of the ways to evaluate if your actions align with your values?
Including a timeline for each action
What does setting SMART goals help ensure?
Aligning goals with personal values and vision
'SMART' goals include which of the following characteristics?
'Measurable' outcomes
'Specificity' in goal setting refers to:
'Clear and defined' objectives
'Realism' in goal setting involves:
'Achievable and attainable' targets
Study Notes
Goal Setting
- Goal setting involves identifying smaller steps to achieve long-term goals.
Characteristics of Effective Goals
- Effective goals should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound).
Writing SMART Goals
- Bassam's original goal was not SMART because it lacked specificity and clear targets.
- A rewritten SMART goal for Bassam could be: "I want to raise my GPA to 3.2 by the end of the school year by earning a minimum of B+ in each of my five classes."
Evaluating Progress
- To reach goals, it is essential to regularly evaluate progress and adjust goals as needed.
- Regular check-in points help identify if adjustments are needed to stay on track.
Setting Long- and Short-term Goals
- Long-term goals reflect values, skills, interests, and personality and can include a vision or mission statement.
- Short-term goals support and help achieve long-term goals.
Practicing Goal Setting
- Bassam's original short-term goal was not specific or realistic, and he needed to adjust it to achieve his long-term goal.
- Adjusting goals involves evaluating progress, identifying problems, and making changes to stay on track.
Values and Goal Setting
- Determining values is essential to reaching goals.
- Values guide goal setting, and listing actions to support those values helps to ensure behaviors reflect values.
Test your knowledge on effective goal setting and the SMART goals system. Learn how to make your goals specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound to increase motivation and productivity.
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