Setting Goals for Success Flashcards
Determining the sense of goal-setting, motivation, self-efficacy and good mindset.
SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS
Observable and measurable end result of several objectives that are to be accomplished in a given time frame.
GOALS
Desired results or outcomes one wishes to achieve
GOALS
________ are more specific: “what do I need to do to reach my vision.”
Goals
TRUE OR FALSE
Goals are important.
TRUE
Goals are important because they determine what you want to do, where you want to go. Hence, goals serve as ___________.
Guide to act
Energizes people to move. No goal = No motivation (They give us direction and purpose).
GOALS - Motivates one’s behavior
States that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance.
GOAL SETTING THEORY
Who came up with the Goal Setting Theory?
Edwin Locke & Gary Latham
States that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance.
GOAL SETTING THEORY
States that goals indicate and give direction to a person about what needs to be done and how much effort is required to be put in.
GOAL SETTING THEORY
SMART stands for:
Specific, Measurable, Action Plan, Relevant & Time Bound
Your goal should be clear and _________, otherwise you won’t be able to focus your efforts or feel truly motivated to achieve it.
specific
Six “W” questions of SPECIFIC:
- Who: Who is involved?
- What: What do I want to accomplish?
- Where: Identify location.
- When: Establish a time frame.
- Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
- Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
Setting _______ goals is important in order to track your progress and stay motivated.
measurable
When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to the _________________ required to reach your goal.
continued effort
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as:
- How much?
- How many?
- How will I know when it is accomplished?
States that goals should also motivate you to stretch your abilities towards proper planning.
Action Plan
Goals need to be realistic and ________ for it to be successful.
achievable
You will further begin to identify different _________ that can bring you closer to it.
resources