5_5 Work File Review: Setting Goals
Using the word bank below, fill in the blank:
Word bank:
Self-esteem, goals, long-term goals, positive, specific, needs, management, wants,
vision, measurable.
1. 1. Just like planning a road trip, setting __1___help you plan for your
future.
1. 2. Setting goals helps one improve their time ___2____.
1. 3. Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD
establishes his ___3___”.
4. Goals are based on ____4___ and __5___ and God-given dreams and desires.
6. 6. Goals must be ___6__and __7___.
8. 8. When writing goals, always state them in a __8__manner.
8. 9. Setting goals gives you long-term ___9____.
8. 10. Goals that take months, a year or years to accomplish are referred to as
___10____.
Short Answer:
8. 11. What is the difference between needs and wants?
Need: Something you cannot be without.
Want: Something you can be without.
8. 12. Why should goals be written down?
So that you can keep track of them.
8. 13. What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals? State
one long-term goal and one short-term goal.
Short-term goal: Goals that you want to complete very soon or instantly. Finish
math homework.
Long-term goal: Goals that you work on for a period of time. Eat healthier and
exercise once a week.
Identify the following goals as short-term or long-term, by circling ST for
short-term or LT for long-term goals. Assume a teen is stating each of these
goals.
14. I plan to be a doctor. ST LT
15. I plan to make in an A on my 4.5 LMS exam. ST LT
16. I will be drug free my entire life. ST LT
17. I will not smoke or use tobacco products during my entire life. ST LT
18. I plan to lose 10 pounds starting February 1 and completing April 15. ST
LT
19. I plan to call my Mom to pick me up after the movie. ST LT
20. I plan to graduate from college. ST LT
21. I plan to score two goals in tomorrow’s soccer game. ST LT
22. I plan complete my English term paper on Saturday during the hours of 4:00 PM
through 7:00 P.M. ST LT
23. I plan on calling my LMS teacher for our monthly phone contact by the 20th of each
month. ST LT
24. How do performance goals influence outcome goals?
By doing better throughout the process of a goal, you have a higher chance of
achieving that goal.
Identify the following goals as a performance goal or an outcome goal by
circling PG for performance goal or OG for outcome goal.
25. I plan to be a doctor PG OG
26. In order to lose 10 pounds by March 15, I plan to jog 3 miles, 3 days a week.
PG OG
27. In order to remain drug free, I plan to avoid locations where drugs are known to
be present. PG OG
28. I plan to practice side kicks 15 minutes before every soccer game. PG OG
29. I plan to fit into a size 8 pair of jeans within three months. PG OG
Remember, goals should be SPECIFIC, MEASUREABLE and TIME BOUND.
The following goal meets these guidelines.
“I plan to lose 10 pounds in 2 months by limiting my intake of high calorie
sodas/fruit/sports drinks to one each day.”
It is SPECIFIC—lose 10 pounds
It is MEASURABLE—weigh now and on March 15
It is TIME BOUND—date to accomplish goal is within two months.
Below are some possible areas for improving health which you may consider. Goal
Choices:
Weight control
Substance abuse
Healthy eating habits
Consistent exercise
Now, it is time to write a HEALTH goal for you. (Please do not use the
example given in the lesson.)
-Get in the mind set of a health goal.
-Think about your vision—what you want to accomplish.
1. Write your health goal in a positive manner.
Be more active and healthy by exercising at least 4 times a week and eating a
balanced diet and limiting unhealthy snacks.
2. Write your plan of action. You must have at least 3 SPECIFIC steps.
Log my exercising.
When eating meals, see if my meal has all the nutrients and biomolecules I need
(proteins, carbs, fibres).
Avoid eating snacks and limit unhealthy snacks to once a week.
3. Write your time frame.
3 months
4. Write your needs for the goal, strengths needed to help reach the goal, and
possible risks or obstacles to the goal.
Needs: exercise plan, access to healthy foods, good time management
Strengths: discipline, motivation, adaptability
Possible obstacles: time, temptations and distractions
This goal will be required for the online assessment.
