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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 1Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
What do these images have in common?
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Go For The Goal!
Introductory Level
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In careers & Finance
A goal is something
a person intends to
accomplish
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Would you drive to the other
side of the country?
How about without your map or
your smart device?
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 5Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Why Set Goals?
• Setting goals is like a road map
– Provide direction
– Focus on the important things
– Uses resources wisely
– Keeps the end result in mind
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 6Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Types of Goals
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 7Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Challenge!
• Create 1 long-term goal.
• Create 1 short-term goal.
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 8Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Did You Reach Your Goal?
Was your goal specific?
How did you measure if you
reached your goal?
Was your goal attainable or
possible?
Was your goal realistic?
How much timedid you set aside to achieve your goal?
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 9Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Iterate your Goal
Specific
• State exactly what is to be done
Measurable
• Include how the goal can be measured
Attainable
• Determine steps to reach the goal
Realistic
• Do not set goals for something unrealistic
Time Bound
• State when the goal will be met
S M A R T
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 10Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Education Goals
Earning
an A on a
Quiz
College
or Tech
School
Honors
Classes
Clubs &
Sports
Short &
Long
Term
Earn 3.5
GPA
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 11Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
I want to go to
A Technical College
Specific
• I want to attend a two year computer programming college.
Measurable
• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra.
Attainable
• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day
Realistic
• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games
Time Bound
• Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games while I am a junior in high school.
S M A R T
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 12Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Financial Goals
$ for new
shoes
Club &
Sport
Fees
$ for
Video
Games
Savings
Short &
Long
Term
$ for
college
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 13Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
I want a new Phone
Specific
• I plan to save money for a new phone.
Measurable
• I plan to save $400 for a new phone.
Attainable
• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job.
Realistic
• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job and putting it into a savings account instead of shopping with it.
Time bound
• I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job for 20 weeks.
S M A R T
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 14Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
What is a SMART goal you would like to write & achieve?
How can providing direction make goals easier to
achieve?
Why Set Goals?
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 15Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Strategies to Help You
Reach Your Goal
• Write down your progress on a calendar or journal
• There are many websites and apps available to help you stay focused
Track your progress
• When you share your goal with others, they can help remind you and keep you focused on your goal
Ask others for
support
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© Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 16Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona
Summary
Goals help us focus on a positive
outcome
SMART goals include specific
details
Goals can be long-term, short-term,
financial or educational
Track your progress and ask for help
from others