Specific
True or False:
A goal should state a specific outcome.
True.
A goal should be clear-cut; "I will walk at least 5,000 steps each day." not "I will walk more."
True or False:
A goal should allow progress to be tracked.
True.
Goals should provide a way to measure improvement: "By June 1st, 2024, I will walk at least 5,000 steps each day."
True or False:
A goal should be set so high it will be hard to achieve.
False:
A goal should be Realistic. If it is too hard to achieve, it will be hard to stay motivated.
True or False:
A goal should be realistic.
True:
A goal that isn't realistic is discouraging. If someone can only walk a half mile, it would be unrealistic to have a short-term goal to hike 10 miles.
True or False:
A goal should have an end date.
True:
Having an end date is helpful when reviewing progress. This can help determine if changes should be made.
True or False:
Goals made for me are just as important as goals made by me.
False:
Goals need to be something you want to achieve. You need to decide if a goal is worth the effort to work on it.
True or False:
Short term goals can be steps to achieving a long term goal.
True:
If a goal will take years to achieve, it is helpful to have steps (short term goals) to see progress towards that goal.
True or False:
Achieving a goal can build self-esteem and motivation to work towards another goal.
True:
Small positive steps can lead to the confidence to make more changes.
True or False:
You should never change a goal even if it is too hard.
False:
A goal that is too hard may need to be revised and even broken down into smaller steps or goals.
True or False:
It is important to have a timeline for when a goal will be achieved.
True:
Checking progress along the way can help build confidence and make it easier to keep working on a goal.
True or False:
Talking with people about goals can motivate someone to set and work on new goals.
True:
Thinking and talking about goals makes it easier to plan, work towards and achieve new goals.
True or False:
It should be easy to know when a goal has been reached.
True:
A measurable goal lets you know when you have successfully completed it.
True or False:
A roadblock is something that gets in the way of reaching a goal.
True:
Roadblocks can be; not believing in yourself, setting a goal that is too hard or even people discouraging you.
True or False:
Writing down or sharing your goal with others makes it more likely to be achieved.
True:
When you share your goal it can help make you feel more accountable to work on it. Friends with similar goals may even be a system of support.
True or False:
Short term goals can be steps to achieving long term goals.
True:
Sometimes a long term goal can seem far out of reach but short term goals can be steps on the way.