Lesson 1: What is a Goal Setting?

What is a Goal Setting?

Goal: the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. (Dictionary.com)
Setting: to put (something or someone) in a particular place.

➤Principles of Goal Setting

 Why Goals Are Important? 

 Goal Setting 101 

 Four Key Questions to Ask 

 Dreams vs. Goals 

 Points for Discussion

I. Why Goals are Important? 

Dream + Action Steps + Target Date = Goal 

Goals provide direction, a sense of accomplishment and they define your growth and development. 

1. Roadmaps - You would drive to Los Angeles without one? 

2. Recipes – Would you make the Thanksgiving dinner without them? Why go through life without goals? 

Note: Goals are your roadmap for a successful education and life. 

II. Goal Setting 101 

 It is very important to write down your Goal, Action Steps and Target Date 

 Use the positive, action-oriented words – I can and I will in your goal statement and with your action steps 

 Read your goal every day 

 Stretch your abilities

III. Dreams vs. Goals

Goal Setting is like shooting an arrow. You may want to hit the target, but if you don’t take action – shooting the arrow – you only have a dream. 

The difference between a dream and a goal is ACTION.

➢Why we need to set goal?

Top Reasons to set goals:

1. Goals can take you control of your life 

2. Goals can help you concentrate your time and effort 

3. Goals can provide motivation, persistence and desire. 

4. Goals can help you establish priorities. 

5. Goals can provide a roadmap to take you from where you are to where you want to be. 

6. Goals can help you self-confident and enthusiastic 

7. Goals let you close to success.

➢Why we don’t need to set goal?

Top Six Reasons people Don’t Set Goals:

1. They don’t have a good reason to set goals. 

2. They don’t know about it. 

3. They don’t know how to use it. 

4. Fear. 

5. They feel too busy & disorganized. 

6. They get overwhelmed. 

7. Rewards for achieving the goals were not given.

IV. The Four Key Questions 

Establish your goals by answering these questions:

1. Challenge  Why do I want it? Define the desire or challenge facing you. 

2. Goal  What do I want? Write down the goal you want to achieve. 

3. Action Steps  How will I get it? Your specific action plan to reach your goal. 

4. Target Dates  When do I want it? The completion date to reach your goal.

➤SMART 

➢Specific: 

*Who: Who is involved? 

*What: What do I want to accomplish? 

*Where: Identify a location. 

*When: Establish a time frame. 

*Which: Identify requirements and constraints. 

*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

➢Measurable: Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goal.

➢Attainable: When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals.

➢Realistic: To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic; you are the only one who can decide just how high your goal should be. But be sure that every goal represents substantial progress.

➢Timely: A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency. If you want to lose 10 lbs, when do you want to lose it by? “Someday” won’t work. But if you anchor it within a timeframe, “by May 1st”, then you’ve set your unconscious mind into motion to begin working on the goal.

EXAMPLE OF SMART

➤Goal Setting Steps:

1. Choose a Goal. Make sure your goal is realistic, medium-risk, and can be measured. 

2. Make a Plan. List the steps for accomplishing the goal. Decide on the people who can help you. List resources that you might need. 

3. Set Timeline. Determine the amount of time you need and set a date. 

4. Follow a Plan. Begin the steps for reaching your goal. Keep a record of your progress. 

5. Evaluate your Progress. At the end of the time period, decide whether your goal has been met, needs to be continued or needs to be revised.

➤Effective Goal Settings

 PLANING 

 KEEPING TRACK 

 REVIEWING 

 “JUST DO IT”

V. Points for Discussion

 What is the difference between a dream and a goal? 

 What are the four key questions in goal setting? 

 Why is it important to correctly define the challenge you face? 

 Why are goals important?

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