Goal Setting

What might be an indication that you watch too much TV?

• You can name every character on your favorite show

• You watch the same show every day

• You haven’t seen a movie recently

• You don’t have time left to do your homework

Which of these goals is least specific?

• Getting at least an A- average

• Winning the chess tournament

• Being nicer to people

• Raising one hundred dollars for your favorite charity

You've just started skateboarding. Which of these is a realistic goal?

• Skate on two wheels

• Skate up and down your driveway

• Skate on a half-pipe

• Skate to the next town

What would make for a bad mini-goal?

• Something you think is too tough to achieve

• Something you could accomplish tomorrow

• Something you can measure

• Something your friends also want to do

When is the best time to reward yourself?

• Once you choose a deadline

• After you have achieved a mini-goal

• Before you decide on a specific goal

• When you tell your friends about your goal

You want to write a book. What would be a good first step?

• Write a play

• Write as many pages as you can each day

• Reward yourself for wanting to write a book

• Set a realistic amount of time to write each day

What is the main purpose of setting a deadline for a goal?

• To allow for as much time as possible

• To prevent procrastination

• To let others know you need help

• To make the goal seem less challenging

Why is it important that a goal be time-bound?

• It keeps you from procrastinating

• It lets your friends know what you've accomplished

• It helps you skip mini-goals

• It encourages you to take on more goals

Why is "get better at chess" not an ideal goal?

• It would take too long

• It isn't possible

• It isn't specific

• No one plays chess anymore

What would be a good follow-up goal to learning all the chords on guitar?

• Write a song

• Learn a simple song

• Start a band

• Learn to play the drums