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SMART Goals
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The result or outcome of an action or decision.

What is Consequence?

100

What does step 2 of the decision making process ask to do?

What is Gather information

100

A goal that may take years to achieve.

What is Long-Term goal

100

A goal that takes several months to achieve and helps you reach a larger goal.

What is Intermediate Goal

100

This step sets a clear deadline or target date to create daily focus and prevent endless delays. 

What is Step 5: Time-Bound

200

What does Step 1 of the decision making process ask?

What is the problem

200

One of two or more available possibilities; a choice.

What is Alternative

200

What does Step 3 of the decision making process ask?

What is Develop and Evaluate Options (Weigh the pros and cons)

200

A set of steps you follow to reach a goal.

What is Plan

200

This step defines exact details of what you want to achieve

What is Step 1 Specific

300

A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

What is SMART goal

300

A goal you can achieve soon, usually in a few days, weeks, or months.

What is Short-Term goal

300

To judge or determine the value, worth, or quality of something.

What is Evaluate

300

What does Step 4 of the decision making process ask?

What is Choose the Best Option

300

This step makes sure the goal is realistic given your current skills, energy, and resources.

What is Step 3 Achievable/Attainable

400

The belief that you can improve your skills through effort, practice, and learning.

What is Growth Mindset

400

A job or career you want to have in the future.

What is Career Goal

400

The thing you give up when you choose one option over another.

What is Opportunity Cost

400

Acting or doing something quickly without thought or care.

What is Impulsive

400

This step confirms WHY the goal matters to you right now and aligns with your broader personal values or long-term career objectives.

What is Step 4 Relevant

500

Something you want to achieve or accomplish.

What is Goal

500

The steps you use to make a good choice by thinking about options and consequences.

What is Decision-Making Process

500

A roadmap that shows the education, training, and steps needed for your future career.

What is Career Plan

500

What does Step 5 of the decision making process ask?

What is Implement Your Choice/Reflect on the Decision/ Review if it was effective.

500

This step add numbers, percentages, or milestones so you can track your exact progress and know when you cross the finish line.

What is Step 2 Measurable