Goal setting skills Flashcards
why do we need to set goals for ourselves?
goal setting helps you think about your ideal future, and for motivating you to turn your vision into reality
what is the main purpose of goal setting?
to outline a set of clear objectives and the means by which to reach them. it also helps individuals reach a destination and track their progress during the experience
what does the SMART acronym stand for?
specific and small, measurable,action-based, realistic, timeline
what is meant by be specific and small?
we should ask ourselves what has to be done, when and where and we must break large overall goals into smaller goals
what does ‘‘include measurable limits
we must define the end result in numerical terms. how many, how often, and how much. setting these limits helps you know when you have reached your goal.
what does ‘‘make it attainable’’ mean
describe the actions you want to take, what you want to achieve and what you will achieve
what is meant by be relevant
set a goal that is reasonable and relevant within your capabilities and control.
what is meant by setting a timeline
determine a target date or make it ‘‘time-bound’’ to achieve your goal. keep a record of your progress.