Goals

Question 1

goal-setting challenges

Answer 1

uncertainty, fear of failure, distractions, lack of control

Question 2

MAD goal

Answer 2

measurable, attainable, deadline-driven

Question 3

measurable

Answer 3

able to measure whether or not it is accomplished

Question 4

attainable

Answer 4

realistic, if not, you are likely to get frustrated and discouraged

Question 5

deadline

Answer 5

have a deadline in mind to keep you focused and working hard to achieve your goal

Question 6

wellness goals: 4 areas

Answer 6

physical, emotional, social, academic

Question 7

physical

Answer 7

physical health and fitness

Question 8

emotional

Answer 8

emotional health and well-being

Question 9

social

Answer 9

interactions with others

Question 10

academic

Answer 10

effort and success in school

Question 11

examples of physical goals

Answer 11

amount of time you will be active each week, the types or variety of activities you will participate in, and your target heart rate

Question 12

examples of emotional goals

Answer 12

setting goals for finding healthy ways to handle stress, journaling, or other habits to help deal with difficult situations, or seeking out a mentor with whom you can turn to for advice

Question 13

examples of social goals

Answer 13

healthy relationships, joining a club or team, dealing with conflict, working alongside peers and superiors in a workplace

Question 14

examples of academic goals

Answer 14

grades, but it can also involve things like getting to school on time, working on college applications, your attitude with teachers and classmates

Question 15

Which of the following statements is a MAD goal?

I will beat the county wrestling champion in my weight division in my first match.

I will dance for 300 hours this month to prepare for the end-of-the-year recital.

I will swim the length of the pool five times without taking a breath.

I will improve my batting average by two points before the end of the season.

Answer 15

I will improve my batting average by two points before the end of the season.

Question 16

Working on college applications is a component of what type of goal?

Physical

Academic

Emotional

Social

Answer 16

academic

Question 17

Carl’s father signed him up to play in the community soccer league, but Carl really wants to play football. Which type of goal-setting challenge is Carl facing?

Distractions

Lack of control

Fear of failure

Uncertainty

Answer 17

lack of control

Question 18

Which of the following statements is a MAD goal? (

I want to play professional football for my favorite team after I finish college.

I want to reach a skeet shooting score of 85 percent at the next competition.

I want to beat the county record for the 100-meter hurdles this year.

I want to catch 65 fish while camping with my friends next week.

Answer 18

I want to reach a skeet shooting score of 85 percent at the next competition.

Question 19

If your goal is to find a mentor who can help encourage you, which category would it fall into?

Physical

Emotional

Social

Academic

Answer 19

emotional