Goal Setting Tips For Success

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Goal setting is an effective way to achieve objectives by choosing a clear, specific goal and following a plan. While it can be easy to come up with a goal, following the steps to achieve it can be challenging. Fortunately, there are strategies to simplify this process and keep progress on track. The Goal Setting Tips for Success handout is a resource that offers advice for effective goal-setting, as it focuses on techniques that make goals more attainable. It mentions the benefits of creating goals and lists 9 tips, such as applying the “SMART” acronym and deciding on a timeline. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of writing down goals before taking action. Using this resource as a guide can help young people stay organized and focused, which leads to greater success. Caring adults who spend the most time with them can offer additional support by providing examples for each tip. They can also discuss SMART goals in detail using the SMART Goals handout. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of growth mindset posters. References: Cairns, A. J., Kavanagh, D. J., Dark, F., & McPhail, S. M. (2019). Goal setting improves retention in youth mental health: A cross-sectional analysis. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-019-0288-x Cairns, A., Kavanagh, D., Dark, F., & McPhail, S. M. (2015). Setting measurable goals with young people: Qualitative feedback from the goal attainment scale in youth mental health. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(4), 253-259. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022614562584 Shulman, S., & Nurmi, J. (2010). Understanding emerging adulthood from a goal-setting perspective. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2010(130), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/cd.277 Show more