Goal Setting

You can name every charachter on your favorite show

You watch the same show every day

You haven't seen a movie recently

You don't have the time left to do your homework.

Getting at least an A- average

Winning the chess tournament

Being nicer to people

Raising $100 for your favorite charity

skate on two wheels

skate up and down your driveway

skate on a half-pipe

Skate to the next town

once you choose a deadline

after you achieved a mini-goal

Before you decide on a specific goal

When you tell your friends about your goal

Write a play

Write as many pages as you can each day

Reward yourself for WANTING to write a book

Set a realistic amount of time to write each day

Setting unrealistic goals leads to higher motivation and confidence

Setting realistic goals decreases the likelihood of success

Setting realistic goals helps to maintain motivation, build confidence, and increase the likelihood of success.

Setting unrealistic goals has no impact on motivation or confidence

Specific

Simple

Strategic

Sustainable