Why setting goals are important and the importance of setting smart goals

1. Setting Goals

2. Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a
ship that has set sail with no destination.
-Fitzhugh Dodson
Goals are dreams with deadlines.
-Diana Scharf Hunt
Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if
he is reaching out and striving for his goals.
-Aristotle

3. Goal Definition: What are Goals?
• The end result or achievement in which effort
is directed, is a goal.
• A goal is the first step in making your dreams a
reality.
• A goal is a concrete thing in which you set into
motion the steps in which to obtain it.

4. Why is Goal Setting Important?
• Goal setting gives you confidence
• Having goals helps you make better decisions
• Goals keep you focused

5. Tips on Setting Goals
1. Be specific
2. Make it a challenge
3. Your goal needs to be attainable
4. Write your goals down
5. Track you progress
6. Break your goals down into smaller goals
7. Reward yourself
8. Share your goals
9. Hang your goals up where you can see them
10. Be persistent

6. The basic goal setting categories
1. Mental: These are goals being set to expand
knowledge.
2. Physical: These are goals pertaining to physical well
being.
3. Family: These are goals you set to increase the value
of family life.
4. Social: These are the goals you set that involve social
life.
5. Career: These are the goals we set to advance
careers.
6. Financial: These are the goals that pertain to
finances.

7. What are smart goals?
• Specific: Your goal must be specific.
• Measurable: You must be able to measure progress
• Attainable: Your goal must be attainable.
• Relevant: Goal should be relevant
• Time-Bound: There must be a timeline for achieving
goal

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