What was the time-frame we used for our medium-term goals?
Between the beginning of the year and December.
100
Explain “smaller steps.”
"Smaller Steps" are daily, weekly, and monthly actions that you can take to set yourself up for successful medium and year-long SMART goals.
100
What is an obstacle?
An obstacle is something that gets in the way of your plans and goals.
100
What is stress?
Stress is a physical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.
200
What does the M stand for in SMART Goal?
Measurable
200
How did you choose a subject area to focus on?
By looking at what area needs the most improvement.
200
Explain how frequency factored into small step-taking.
Frequency was factored into small step-taking so that we would know how often to take each step.
200
Give an example of an obstacle.
Example: having a stomach ache and needing to stay home sick from school.
200
What is a stress trigger?
A stress trigger is something that causes stress.
300
What does Ambitious mean?
Having a strong desire and determination to succeed.
300
Why did you set a goal for a weaker subject area? How will that improve your overall grade point average?
This weaker area has more room for improvement and a greater need to be improved. This will improve your overall grade point average by pulling up the grade that is lowest.
300
Give an example of a daily action step.
Start EP with math (to improve math grade).
300
What is a Plan B?
A Plan B is a backup plan for when an obstacle arises.
300
Give an example of a stress management strategy.
Examples include: Exercise, deep breathing, progressive muscular relaxation, imagery, and journal writing.
400
Why should a goal be time-bound?
A time-bound goal sets a time frame to measure your SMART goal in.
400
How do medium-term SMART goals help you reach longer term SMART goals?
They set you up for a successful path and help to serve as a check in half way though.
400
Why is it important to break goals into smaller steps?
Smaller steps give us actions we can take and milestones to keep us on track.
400
Give an example of a Plan B scenario.
Visit your teacher during lunch to find out what you missed when you were absent from class.
400
Demonstrate a stress management strategy.
Exercise, deep breathing, progressive muscular relaxation, imagery, and journal writing.
Explain why you should start with a longer-term goal before setting a medium-term goal.
Your long term goal is the end result and your medium-term goal is a halfway plan to make sure you are on course.
500
Goal: Get an A- in Humanities.
Give an example of a daily, weekly, and monthly action step.
Daily- ask questions in Humanities class when I don't understand
Weekly- Review all Humanities notes/EP
Monthly- have a meeting with my Humanities teacher to make sure my work is being done correctly and completely.
500
How does anticipating obstacles help you reach your goals?
By preparing Plan B's, obstacles become smaller problems and I have a plan to overcome them.
500
What is the difference between stress and distress?
Stress can be a good thing (like when we want to study for a test), but distress is always bad (like when you need to study for a test but don't know how to.)