Planning to Reach Your Goals
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Objective
I can create a plan with steps to reach a goal.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A goal is some objective you'd like to reach, and setting a meaningful goal increases your motivation and helps you get results.
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Breaking your goal down into manageable chunks will make it more doable, and each mini-goal should be specific and measurable so you know you're making progress.
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The acronym SMART can help you remember the qualities of a good goal: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.
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Practice
12 questions
What is a goal?
Why is it important to have a plan when trying to reach a goal?
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Exit ticket
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“Think of a goal you want to achieve. Write down 3 steps you can take to reach that goal.”
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