Goals Flashcards
goal-setting challenges
uncertainty, fear of failure, distractions, lack of control
MAD goal
measurable, attainable, deadline-driven
measurable
able to measure whether or not it is accomplished
attainable
realistic, if not, you are likely to get frustrated and discouraged
deadline
have a deadline in mind to keep you focused and working hard to achieve your goal
wellness goals: 4 areas
physical, emotional, social, academic
physical
physical health and fitness
emotional
emotional health and well-being
social
interactions with others
academic
effort and success in school
examples of physical goals
amount of time you will be active each week, the types or variety of activities you will participate in, and your target heart rate
examples of emotional goals
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
examples of social goals
healthy relationships, joining a club or team, dealing with conflict, working alongside peers and superiors in a workplace
examples of academic goals
grades, but it can also involve things like getting to school on time, working on college applications, your attitude with teachers and classmates
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.
I will improve my batting average by two points before the end of the season.
Working on college applications is a component of what type of goal?
Physical
Academic
Emotional
Social
academic
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
lack of control
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.
I want to reach a skeet shooting score of 85 percent at the next competition.
If your goal is to find a mentor who can help encourage you, which category would it fall into?
Physical
Emotional
Social
Academic
emotional
