SMART Goals
Identifying the Components of a SMART Goals
SMART Goals Examples
Goal Map/Action Plan
SMART GOALS Random
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Something you want to do or achieve
What is a goal?
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Clearly defined or identified;
What is Specific?
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Sarah is in 11th grade at Wolfson High. She has a 3.0 GPA. She would like to have a 3.5 GPA by the time she graduates. She has made a plan to complete all of her homework on time, study for an extra 2 hours each week, and make all “A’s” and “B’s” from this year forward.
Is this goal Specific?
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In order to achieve your goal you will need to create one of "these"
What is an action plan/goal map
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Is "I will lose 15 pounds by October 1st" a SMART.

Yes

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Can be achieved in less than a year
What is a short term goal?
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Outlines the steps needed to achieve goal
What is measurable?
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Complete homework, study extra 2 hours, make “A’s” & “B’s
What steps will she take?
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Things that could get in your way while achieving your goals
What is an obstacle or barrier?
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What are 2 possible steps to for the goal of losing weight?

Exercising at least 15-30 daily, taking a walk daily, eating healthier, eating smaller portions, etc.

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Requires more time to achieve;2 years or more
What is a long term goal?
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Someone monitors you to stay on track and not give up;
What is accountable?
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You may need to fill in this portion of the SMART Goal.
Who is keeping her on track?
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Give THREE examples of an obstacle or barrier.

Depends on the goal, but financial, transportation, resources, etc.

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How does creating goals help you plan your future?

Helps you develop a plan, identify resources you may need, increase motivation, etc.

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Give an example of a long term goal
Answers will vary.
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It’s actually possible to achieve;
What is realistic?
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Answers will vary
Realistic – Is this something that she is able to do?
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What do you need to achieve your goal?
What are measurable steps?
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What advice would you give to a friend who is having trouble reaching their goals?

Review your goal is it a SMART goal? What barriers are you running into? Do you need have the right or enough resources available to you? Or Try identifying what is keeping you from achieving your goal.

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Give an example of a short term goal
Answers will vary
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there is a deadline to achieve goal;
What is time based?
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Is this something that she is able to do? How do you know?
What is time based?
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Each step of a SMART goal must be included in your goal or career map. Name them.
What is Specific, Measurable, Accountable,Realistic, Timebased
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Give an example of one of your personal goals and identify if it is a SMART goal.

Answers may vary. Thank you for sharing. :)

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