Goals Assignment

Instructions and Guidelines

1. Using the guidelines in Chapter One, create a long-term, mid-term and short-term goal in at least
three categories. Categories might be Health & Fitness, Education, Career, Romance,
Spirituality, Wealth, Travel, Hobbies etc.
2. Each goal should be only one complete sentence.
3. Your short-term and mid-term goal in each category should be benchmarks towards your long
term goal. Your goals in each category should correlate with each other.
4. Your long-term goals should be compatible. The achievement of one of your long-term goals
should not prohibit the achievement of one of your other long-term goals.
5. Your goals must follow the SMART guidelines which are:
Specific (How much? How Many? To what standard? )
Measurable (Can your success towards the goal be effectively determined?)
Achievable (Is the goal something you have control or influence over? Do you have the needed talents,
skills and resources to accomplish the goal or can you get them?)
Relevant (Will it make a difference in your life?)
Time Referenced (by when)
Some internet sites that may help are:
http://www.goal-setting-guide.com/goal-setting-tutorials/smart-goal-setting
http://www.career-intelligence.com/management/SmartGoals.asp
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_87.htm
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/goalsetting/a/goalsettingtips.htm
6. Your goals should be positive.
7. Your goals should be personal.
Some internet sites that will help you with these two criteria are:
http://college.cengage.com/masterstudent/toft/master_student_guide/1e/students/success_strategies/
article_set_goal_pt_03.html
http://prezi.com/x87o6krzuixx/dapps-goal-setting/
8. Motivational authorities recommend that you write goals as though you have already
accomplished them. Use present tense.
9. It is recommended by some that goals be written using action verbs rather than passive verbs (am,
be).

10. Complete the following template and submit it.

My Goals
By

Taylor Thornton

1st Category: Hobbies

Long-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to become better at tennis by March 1st.

Mid-Term Goal Statement:

I am going to perfect my top-spin serve by January 1st.

Short Term Goal Statement:

I am going perfect my ground strokes by the end of October.

Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. Practice every other day in the morning.
2. While practicing, hit 100 forehand strokes.
3. Hit twice as many backhand strokes.
4. Practice form.
5. 15 minutes of quick-step drills during practice.

Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.)

When I accomplish this goal, I will have more confidence in my physical abilities. I will have pride in the
fact that I worked hard at it and accomplished something different than things I've done in the past. This
goal helps me become a more well rounded person and expand my talents and abilities.

What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.)
A major obstacle that comes with perfecting any hobby is finding time to practice. With studying and
going to classes, it's hard to find time to practice. One thing I'm willing to sacrifice to accomplish this
goal is sleep. I'm willing to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier so I can practice in the mornings before
class.

I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1. I deserve this goal because I am talented and I am going to expand my talents by becoming
better at tennis.

2.
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.

My Signature: Taylor Thornton

Date: 9/21/15

2nd Category: Education

Long-Term Goal Statement:
I will complete my Math class with an A this semester.

Mid-Term Goal Statement:

I will get an A on my midterm exam.

Short Term Goal Statement:

I will get an A on my math exam this week.

Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. Attend my classes.
2. Study my notes and the textbook.
3. Complete my homework assignments.
4. Do the practice tests for the exam.
5. Learn the vocabulary words for the exam.

Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.)
This goal will help improve my GPA and help me understand math. It will help me be prepared for future
math classes and help me prepare for future occupations.

What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.)
An obstacle with this goal is the time it takes to understand math and the different formulas and equations
involved with it. Something I am willing to sacrifice for this goal is my time and effort. I'm willing to
dedicate my time more to studying math rather than going through the motions of the class.

I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1. I deserve to pass my math class with an A because it will improve my GPA significantly.

2. I deserve to pass my math class because I deserve an education and a broader understanding of
the world.

I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.

My Signature: Taylor Thornton

Date: 9/21/15

3rd Category: Spirituality

Long-Term Goal Statement:
I am going to serve a mission for my church in two years.

Mid-Term Goal Statement:

I am going to have 5,000$ saved for my mission by July 2016.

Short Term Goal Statement:

I will have completed study of the scriptures by March 20th.

Action Steps: (Identify the concrete things you plan to do to reach your short-term goal in this
category.)
1. Go to church every Sunday.
2. Study the scriptures every night.
3. Attend Seminary classes.
4. Better my relationship with God.

Narrative Statement: (How will your life look when you have achieved this long-term goal? This
will help you determine relevance and establish motivation.)
After completing a mission, I will have had many different experiences than those I've had in the past. I
will better my self spiritually, as well as expand my social and communication skills. I will have bettered
my relationship with God and expanded my spirituality.

What obstacles will you need to overcome or what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve your long-term
goal? (This step will help you determine achievability.)
A big obstacle that comes with serving a mission is the cost. I am willing to sacrifice 30% of my
paycheck to go toward my mission fund.

I deserve this goal because: (This step will help you bolster your motivation.)
1. I deserve the opportunity to better myself spiritually and come to know myself and God better.

2.
I hereby commit to myself to achieve this goal.

My Signature: Taylor Thornton

Date: 9/21/15