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What do these images have in common?

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Go For The Goal!

Introductory Level

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In careers & Finance

A goal is something

a person intends to

accomplish

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Would you drive to the other

side of the country?

How about without your map or

your smart device?

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Why Set Goals?

• Setting goals is like a road map

– Provide direction

– Focus on the important things

– Uses resources wisely

– Keeps the end result in mind

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Types of Goals

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Challenge!

• Create 1 long-term goal.

• Create 1 short-term goal.

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Did You Reach Your Goal?

Was your goal specific?

How did you measure if you

reached your goal?

Was your goal attainable or

possible?

Was your goal realistic?

How much timedid you set aside to achieve your goal?

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Iterate your Goal

Specific

• State exactly what is to be done

Measurable

• Include how the goal can be measured

Attainable

• Determine steps to reach the goal

Realistic

• Do not set goals for something unrealistic

Time Bound

• State when the goal will be met

S M A R T

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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 10Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona

Education Goals

Earning

an A on a

Quiz

College

or Tech

School

Honors

Classes

Clubs &

Sports

Short &

Long

Term

Earn 3.5

GPA

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I want to go to

A Technical College

Specific

• I want to attend a two year computer programming college.

Measurable

• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra.

Attainable

• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day

Realistic

• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games

Time Bound

• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games while I am a junior in high school.

S M A R T

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Financial Goals

$ for new

shoes

Club &

Sport

Fees

$ for

Video

Games

Savings

Short &

Long

Term

$ for

college

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I want a new Phone

Specific

• I plan to save money for a new phone.

Measurable

• I plan to save $400 for a new phone.

Attainable

• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job.

Realistic

• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job and putting it into a savings account instead of shopping with it.

Time bound

• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job for 20 weeks.

S M A R T

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What is a SMART goal you would like to write & achieve?

How can providing direction make goals easier to

achieve?

Why Set Goals?

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Strategies to Help You

Reach Your Goal

• Write down your progress on a calendar or journal

• There are many websites and apps available to help you stay focused

Track your progress

• When you share your goal with others, they can help remind you and keep you focused on your goal

Ask others for

support

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Summary

Goals help us focus on a positive

outcome

SMART goals include specific

details

Goals can be long-term, short-term,

financial or educational

Track your progress and ask for help

from others