Goals determine what you are going to be - Julius Erving
| GOAL STEPS | Notes |
| WHY | Be clear in your mind as to the reasons for aiming for your personal goals. |
| SMART | Ensure your goals are specific, can be measured, is achievable but realistic and set to a specific time scale. |
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IN WRITING
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Record your goals clearly in a journal/ diary/notebook on your ipod. Put key words on post it notes around your room as a reminder of your goals. |
| SENSES | Imagine how achieving each of your goals would feel, look or sound. The excitement and thrill. |
| SCALING FROM 1 to 10 | A useful simple technique to measure the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in the achievement of your goal |
| ACTION PLAN | Devise a plan of actions to achieve your goal, record your actions and monitor your progress. |
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SUPPORT MENTORS |
Discuss your goals with positive friends or relatives who know will provide encouragement. Read autobiographies for tips. Seek a mentor or 2. |
| ATTRIBUTES | Display;passion, confidence,courage, planning, belief, resilience, integrity, discipline, hard work, not giving up at the first sign of any setback, go the extra mile..... |
| CHALLENGES | You are bound to face challenges., Review your plan of action, speak to others for support, but keep going. |
| RESULT! | Goals achieved. Significant improvement in life has been made such as git the job you were after.How will you celebrate your success? |
| BUT.... | ...have fun. Enjoy the journey. Pursue your goals with a smile and a good heart. THINK BIG. Aim beyond your defined targets. Respect others and yourself. Believe in yourself, Celebrate your success just like the below British Olympians from the Beijing Games (who's the guy with three medals? hmmm,,,,) |
