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Setting Goals and Making Smart Decisions

The document outlines the SMART goals framework, emphasizing the importance of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals. It also provides decision-making strategies, encourages overcoming failure as a learning opportunity, and suggests tips for staying on track. An activity is included to help individuals create a vision board representing their goals and action steps.

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Setting Goals and Making Smart Decisions

The document outlines the SMART goals framework, emphasizing the importance of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals. It also provides decision-making strategies, encourages overcoming failure as a learning opportunity, and suggests tips for staying on track. An activity is included to help individuals create a vision board representing their goals and action steps.

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SETTING

GOALS
and
MAKING
SMART
DECISIONS
SMART GOALS
Goals are like a compass—they
guide your actions and keep you on
track. However, not all goals are
created equal. Let me explain the
SMART goals framework to
simplify this for you. Here’s what it
stands for:

Specific: Clearly define what you


want to achieve.
Measurable: Make sure you can
track your progress.
Achievable: Set goals that are
realistic yet challenging.
Relevant: Align your goals with
your values and interests.
Time-bound: Set a deadline to
achieve them.
Now, let’s talk about decisions. In
school or college, you’ll need to
make many choices, like what clubs
to join or how to manage your time.
Here are some strategies to help:

• List Your Options: Write down all


possible choices.

• Weigh the Pros and Cons: What


are the benefits and risks of each
option?

• Think Long-Term: How will this


decision affect your future?

• Trust Your Gut: Sometimes, your


instincts can guide you
What If You FAIL?

This was a question that even I used to


have while making decisions during your
age. Sometimes, we don’t reach our goals
because of fear or setbacks. But
remember, failure is not the end; it’s a
chance to learn.

If you fail a test, instead of giving up,


analyze what went wrong. Maybe you
need to manage your time better or try a
new study method
Overcome!!
Once you set goals and make
decisions without fear, the next step
is staying on track. Here are some
tips:

1. Visualize Success: Picture yourself


achieving your goal. This keeps you
motivated.

2. Track Progress: Use a journal, app,


or checklist to see how far you’ve
come. This is extremely important.

3. Celebrate Small Wins: Reward


yourself for every milestone, no
matter how small.
ACTIVITY!
So, let us do an activity to put what we’ve
learned into practice!

1. Think about 3 goals you want to achieve in


the next year.

2. Find pictures or draw symbols that


represent these goals (e.g., a graduation cap, a
microphone for public speaking).

3. Arrange them into a “Vision Board” on


paper or digitally. Here is an example of a
Vision Board.
Write down one action step for each
goal. For example, if your goal is to
improve public speaking, your action
step could be: “Practice speaking in
front of a mirror for 10 minutes
daily.”

Take a picture of your vision board


and share it with me. I can’t wait to
see your creativity!

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