THE PROCESS OF
WORKING TOWARD
SOMETHING YOU WANT
TO ACCOMPLISH.
HEALTH RELATED GOALS HELP YOU IMPROVE
YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL/EMOTIONAL, OR SOCIAL
HEALTH.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic/Relevant
 Timely
Specific
 A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished
than a general goal
 Make your aim real. Make it important for you to achieve. Put your heart into
your efforts. Give a little of yourself in order to receive something in return.
Examples:
 Not SPECIFIC: I want to make good grades.
 SPECIFIC : I want to have a 93 average in science.
Measurable
 Establish criteria for measuring progress toward the
attainment of each goal you set
Examples:
 Not MEASURABLE: I want to make a lot of free throws.
 MEASUREABLE: I want to make 9 out of 10 free throws in
tonight’s game.
Attainable
 Setting attainable goals means that your goals are within reach
and securable. However it does not always mean it is easy.
 You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps
wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out
those steps.
Examples:
 Not ATTAINABLE: I want to read every book in the library
by the end of the school year.
 ATTAINABLE: I want to read 2 new books every month.
Realistic/Relevant
 To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which
you are both willing and able to work.
 Are you willing to put the effort in?
Examples:
 Not REALISTIC/RELEVANT: I will dance around for 20 minutes to
be a better reader
 REALISTIC: I will read for 25 minutes per night for 1 month to build
my reading stamina.
Timely
 A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time
frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency.
Examples:
 No Time: I want to learn to play the piano.
 TIME: I want to learn to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” by June 3rd.
 SPECIFIC
 A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a
general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six “W”
questions. (who, what, where, when, which, and why)
 MEASURABLE
 Establish criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each
goal you set.
 ATTAINABLE
 When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as
worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow
you to possess them.
 REALISTIC / RELEVANT
 To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are
both willing and able to work.
 TIMELY
 A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied
to it there’s no sense of urgency.
TROUBLE?
 *Who:
Who is involved?
*What: What do I want to accomplish?
*Where: Identify a location.
*When: Establish a time frame.
*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits
of accomplishing the goal.
IDENTIFY AND
OVERCOME OBSTACLES
What stands between you and your goals?
How do you overcome obstacles?
Are you making excuses or do you have
a reason?
Reason, – noun; a statement presented in
justification or explanation of a belief or action, the basis
or cause for a belief or action
Excuse, – noun; a pretext or subterfuge, an
explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness
 The subtle difference is that a reason is a statement of
fact where an excuse plays to emotion in the hopes of
being excused.
SHORT VS. LONG
TERM GOALS
Short term goals help you stay motivated.
Short term goals act as a bridge to your long
term goals.
Breaking down a long term goal into smaller
short term goals makes it easier to achieve.
Failure is not
permanent!
Learn from your
mistakes and keep
moving forward!
BUILDING YOUR CHARACTER
Character is the way in which a person
think, feels, and acts.
Character is what a person says and what
they do.
There are six main traits of good character.
Trustworthiness
 Trustworthy people are reliable.
 Reliable means that they follow through with what
they promise they will do.
 Honest
 Truthful
 Loyal
Integrity
 Integrity means following your moral or ethical convictions
and doing the right thing in all circumstances,
 even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means
you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans
or dishonors you.
Respect
 Being respectful means that you consider other peoples
feelings.
 Showing respect applies to yourself.
 Respect your body
 Exercise
 Nutrtion
 Rest
 Avoiding high risk behaviors
Tolerance
 The ability to accept people the way they are.
 Learning about other peoples cultures and customs can help
to enrich your life.
Responsibility
 Having a duty to deal with something or of having control
over someone.
 Following through with assigned tasks
Accountability
 Willingness to answer for your actions and decisions.
 WHEN YOU ARE ACCOUNTABLE YOU DO NOT BLAME
OTHERS FOR YOUR MISTAKES.
Fairness
 Sharing
 In sports fairness is obeying the rules.
Open Minded
 You are willing to listen to people whose opinions differ from
yours.
Good Sportsmanship
 A good sport is able to accept defeat gracefully.
 On and off the field.
Caring
 Caring people do not try to take revenge when they feel
mistreated.
 Spirit of giving
 Sharing your time and talents
Empathy
 The ability to understand and show concern for another
persons feelings.
Citizenship
 The way you conduct yourself as a member of your
community.
 Good citizens look for ways to improve their surroundings.
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with
incredible swiftness.
- Faith Baldwin