SMART Goals
What does the T stand for in SMART goals?
Timely
What is the 1st step in the decision making process?
Identify the problem
What should fuel our decisions?
Our values
Definition: Getting your message across to another person, and hearing that person’s message.
Communication
How many hours do we have in a day?
24
How long should you expect a long term goal to last?
1 year or more
What is the 2nd step in the decision making process?
Brainstorm solutions
Name 3 examples of values.
honesty, responsibility, trust, loyalty, kindness, punctuality, commitment, family, etc.
What are the 3 parts of communication?
Sender, receiver, message
true/false: We are able to get wasted time back.
False
When should you plan to overcome obstacles that get in the way of your goal?
As you are planning your goal; before they happen
What is the 5th stage of the decision making process?
Evaluate decision and take responsibility
True/False: We should NOT allow our values to guide and support our decisions.
False
What type of message is this: “This is all your fault.”
You-message
We use the excuse “I don’t have time” every day. What should we do to fix this problem?
Do the same exact thing the next day
Complain to someone else
Make a daily schedule and follow it
Hire a life manager
3.
What is the problem with the following goal? "I want to make good grades this school year."
Not specific enough
Name 2 factors that influence our decisions.
peer pressure, family pressure, society, parental expectations, self-esteem
True/False: Family units should have core values that everyone believes in.
True
What type of communication is this message: “I respect the rights of others.”
Assertive
How long should a short term goal last?
Less than a year
What is wrong with the following goal? "I want to make 20 free throws in basketball."
No timetable
What is one way we can analyze our decisions?
Pros and cons list, cost vs benefit
When life becomes stressful, what is most likely the problem?
You are not aligned with your values
50%+
We must always _________________ for our actions.
Blame someone else
Take responsibility
2.