Understanding Goal Setting Concepts

What is a short-term goal?

• A goal that can be done soon, like in a few days or months.

• A goal that takes years to do.

• A goal that can't be done.

• A goal that needs no work.

Which one is a S.M.A.R.T. goal?

• "I want to be happy."

• "I will read 20 pages of a book every day for the next month."

• "I want to be successful."

• "I will try to do my best."

Why is it good to set goals for yourself?

• It helps you avoid doing things.

• It helps you grow by making good habits.

• It makes sure you never lose.

• It lets you forget what's important.

How do small goals help you build good habits?

• By making you work too hard.

• By helping you build good habits for the future.

• By making sure you never change what you do.

• By only thinking about things far away.

Think about this: You want to be healthier by drinking more water. How can you make a S.M.A.R.T. goal for this?

• "I will drink more water."

• "I will drink at least 8 cups of water every day for the next week."

• "I will try to drink water sometimes."

• "I will drink water whenever I remember."

What do short-term goals help you do?

• To do things now.

• To plan for many years later.

• To not have any goals.

• To think about what you did before.

Which one is NOT a good thing about having goals?

• Starting fresh and feeling motivated.

• Knowing what to do.

• Makes you delay things.

• Seeing how well you are doing.

I want to play my instrument for 15 minutes every day for a month. What kind of goal is this?

• Long-term goal.

• Short-term goal.

• Impossible goal.

• Unnecessary goal.

How do goals help you be responsible?

• By letting you forget your duties.

• By making you in charge of your own progress.

• By having others do your tasks.

• By not checking anything.

How does wanting to do something help you finish small tasks?

• It feels good when you finish.

• It makes the task not matter.

• It makes sure you never start.

• It stops you from making tasks.