You Gotta Have Goals

In this activity, students learn the importance of goal setting and how to set and revise their goals. The completed worksheet will help them discover who they are and what they really want. Primary long-term goals are set, types of goals are described, and shorter goals are set to support the long-term. In so doing, students will

• Recognize the importance of education and career planning (e.g., minimum job qualifications, advancement and professional-development opportunities).
• Manage personal growth and wellness (e.g., stress management, self-care, financial planning).
• Set goals (e.g., specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-bound [SMART] goals.