SMART Goals
Why is it important to make sure your goal is Specific?
If your goal is not Specific, it may be too broad. Not planning specific expectations ahead can result in failure of achieving your goal.
List the decision making steps in order
1. Identify the decision to be made
2. List all possible choices
3. Weigh each choice (pros and cons)
4. Make the decision
5. Carry out the decision
6. Evaluate your decision (Would you make the same choice again? What are the good and bad consequences?)
What day and year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
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Why might an unhealthy relationship be hard to escape from?
Unhealthy relationships are characterized by fear of harm or loss of something or someone. That fear is what keeps people in unhealthy relationships.
What are the four steps in conflict resolution?
1. Stop the conflict
2. Name the problem
3. Think of solutions
4. Make a choice
The T in SMART stands for...
Timely!
Your SMART Goal should have an expectation of when your goal needs to end.
What is a pros and cons list?
A list stating the good and bad consequences of making a decision
How many countries has Texas been part of?
Six!
USA, Republic of Texas, Mexico, France, Spain, and the Confederate States of America
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What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Resumes provide background information on your qualifications for a job.
A cover letter is a more personal and expanded description of why you would be a good fit for a job.
Name the problem in the following scenario:
Bill and Jon are competing in a race. Bill crosses the finish line first, but Jon is given the medal for 1st place instead. Before the Bill can get upset, one of the judges makes the announcement that a mistake was made. Jon gives the medal back to Bill.
Bill crosses the finish line first, but Jon is given the medal for 1st place instead.
The M sentence in the SMART Goal below is...
I want to go to South Padre Island for Spring Break next year. I will visit the Island for 3 days between March 11 and March 14. In order to make sure I visit South Padre, I will ask off of work at least two weeks before Spring Break. I believe this goal is realistic because my boss likes me enough to let me take a vacation. This goal will end on Spring Break of 2024.
"I will visit the Island for 3 days between March 11 and March 14."
A Measurable sentence should involve numbers describing the amount of time and/or dollars your goal requires.
What are the good and bad consequences of the decision below AND what kind of decision is it?
I needed to choose between saving money for a car or saving money for a nice dinner. I decided to save my money for a nice dinner.
Good: you eat a delicious dinner and get to spend time with others while doing it!
Bad: you are still asking your friends and parents for rides
It is a delayed decision because you took time to think through the choice you made.
What is 3 x (3 + 22 / 11) - 4 x 2?
7
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Can you categorize a relationship as both peer and emotional abuse?
Yes!
Think of a solution for the following conflict:
Bill and Jon are competing in a race. Bill crosses the finish line first, but Jon is given the medal for 1st place instead.
Varies
The T sentence in the SMART Goal below is...
I want to read Romeo and Juliet by May 1st. In order to read the 300-page book by May 1st, I should read 10 pages per day every day except weekends. To make sure I read, I will set a timer on my phone every night at 6 PM to read. I believe this goal is realistic because I've read longer books in the same amount of time. This goal ends on May 1st.
"This goal ends on May 1st."
A Timely sentence states when a goal ends. It may also state when a goal starts.
What are the pros and cons of the alternative choices below:
1. The decision: Should I save money for a car or to go to a nice dinner with friends?
2. The choices: Save money for a car, save money for dinner, divide my savings to go towards both a car and dinner, or do nothing
Varies
Name 3 sets of siblings that are famous.
(Not all are represented)
Kim K and...Willow and Jaden Smith
Chris and Liam Hemsworth
Mark and Ronnie Wahlberg
Jonas Brothers
Miley and Noah Cyrus
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True or false: drunk driving is always considered a crisis.
False
Why should you address a conflict directly instead of letting it linger?
("Linger": to let a situation stay in place without taking any action)
Addressing a conflict directly prevents emotions from intensifying.
Addressing a problem "directly" does NOT always mean "immediately". If emotions are running high, it is ALWAYS best practice to step back to allow yourself room to think of a healthy solution.
Write a SMART Goal for someone wanting to be able to run 1 mile under 8 minutes. The goal start and end date are up to your group.
ALL GROUPS PARTICIPATE!
Write a SMART Goal for someone wanting to be able to run 1 mile under 8 minutes. The goal start and end date are up to your group.
The three types of decisions are...
Give one example for each!
Decision by default: choice made for you by someone or something else
Impulse decisions: at the last minute
Delayed decision: take time to strategically think through the decision to be made
"NaCl" is the chemical compound of what food?
Salt!
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What is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a description of yourself that you would give to a potential employer explaining why they should hire you in 30 seconds or less (the time it takes for you to ride in an elevator with that person).
If you are ever in a position to fight someone, what are some healthy and proper ways to resolve the conflict?
Take some time away from the conflict to think through the consequences of fighting someone
Tell a trusted adult about your problem
Brainstorm ways to avoid similar conflicts in the future
Talk through your problem with someone you trust
Respectfully discuss what your frustrations are with the person you wanted to fight