The document provides information on setting SMART goals to improve focus, productivity, and chances of achievement. It discusses learning not to compare oneself to others and instead focus on personal goals. The key aspects of SMART goals are that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Setting goals in these terms helps clarify ideas, focus efforts, use time and resources effectively, and increase the likelihood of accomplishing goals. Examples are provided of career, financial, personal, and attitude goals that someone may set. Steps are outlined for brainstorming goals, prioritizing a few, writing them down clearly and with rewards, and tracking progress over time.

1. Setting
SMART
Goals
Learn not to Compare |Get Things
Done!| Increase Self Confidence &
Efficacy

2. Learn Not To Compare
Barbara:
1. We all compare (natural &
social conditioning)
2. Ideal NOT to compare BUT
3. If you’re going to use the
“compare muscle” …
4. Compare yourself to YOU
5. Focus Management:
specific goals help you do
this
Get Things Done
• Mind Tools:
1. Clarify Ideas
2. Focus Efforts
3. Use Time/Resources
Productively
4. Increase Chances of
Achieving
Increase Self Confidence &
Efficacy
• Odyssey Training:
WhySMARTGoals??
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Increase
Ability to
Achieve
Increase Set of
Competencies
Increase
Ability To
Recognize
Set Goals Track Goals
Empowering Beliefs

3. FEELGREATCELEBRATE!
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4. WarmUp
Brainstorm a list of
Goals you’ve already
accomplished
(even if you didn’t previously
define it as goal)
EXAMPLES
• Left Earlier than Ususal
• Joined a New Group
• Tried a New Food
• Learned to Flex Communication
• Took a Different Route
• Did Deep Breathing
• Organized Files
• Developed a Morning Routine
• Started a Savings Account
• Exchanged 1 Negative Thought for a Positive
Thought
• Planned Ahead
• Donated Clothing
• Volunteered
• Working Towards a New Career
• Learned a New Skill
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5. Timeline
2-Year Action Plan
2019
AUG SEP OCT NOV
2020
DEC JAN FEB MAYMAR APR JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAYMAR APR
I Did
August, 2018
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I Accomplished
November, 2018
I Achieved
May, 2019
I Recently Did
July, 2019
I Will Do
November, 2019
I Want to Achieve
May, 2020
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6. FEEL
__________
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7. TypesofGoals
(andsomeCourageousQuestions)
Career
How can I learn about
it? With whom can I
speak?
Financial
What if I opened a
savings account? How
can I speak with
Consumer Credit
Counseling?
Personal
How many goals have
I achieved? What can
I say to myself that
better serves me?
Attitude
What will make me
think & feel more
positive?
Self Care
What’s a healthy way
to nourish my mind?
What’s a simple way I
can reward? What’s 1
thing I can look
forward to? What’s 1
way I can live in the
moment?
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8. Clarify Ideas
Use
Time/Resources
Productively
Increase Chances of Achieving Focus Efforts
WhatdoSMARTGoalsDo?
1.Writedown3Goalsyouhave
2.Chartwheretheylandonthisgraph
3.Dotheylandinthecenter?No?ThenmakeitSMART
4.Doesitlandononeareaovertheother?Placeaspecificemphasisonaparticularpartof “SMART”(ex–it’sMeasurable,butnot
TimeBound)
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9. Huh?
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10. Huh?
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11. SMART
Goals
Purpose:
1. Clarify Ideas
2. Focus Efforts
3. Use Time/Resources
Productively
4. Increase Chances of
Achieving
Specific Measurable
Achievable Relevant
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Time Bound
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12. Brainstorm & Select
1. Write down any & every
goal you can think of
2. Stuck? Think about the
below 8 categories:
• Career • Financial
• Education • Family
• Artistic • Attitude
• Physical • Physical
• Pleasure
3. Select 1-2 Goals in each
category that best reflects what
you want
Prioritize & Check
1. Prioritize 3-5 of these
- Which one, if I could choose
just 1, will improve my Life
the most?
- Which one do I need to
complete 1st or the fastest?
2. Check: Are they genuine to
me? (Are they what I want, as
opposed to what someone else
wants.) Are they in my control?
(If not, how can I revise the
goal.)
Write & Reward
1. Write: Write each goal
down. Phrase it as a
Positive Statement
2. Goals: Be sure they are
goals, not outcomes (goes
with #2 in “Check”)
3. Action Plan: What will
happen 6 months from
now, 3 months, 3 weeks, &
today?
4. Reward: How can I
reasonably reward myself
to celebrate & reinforce
this as a habit?
How To
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Be Sure the SMART Goals Work For You! https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html
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13. Write
-Brainstorm
Goalsand/or
-Brainstorm
Rewards
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14. WhatAreSomeofOurGoals?
Career
Family/Personal
Misc.
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15. S: Specific (simple, sensible, significant)
• What do I want to accomplish?
• Why is the goal important?
• Who is involved?
• Where is it located?
• Which resources or limits are involved?
M: Measurable (meaningful, motivating)
• How much?
• How many
• How will I know when it is accomplished?
A: Achievable (agreed, attainable)
• How can I accomplish this goal?
• How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints,
such as financial factors?
R: Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-
based)
• Does this seem worthwhile?
• Is this the right time?
• Does this match our other efforts/needs?
• Am I the right person to reach this goal?
• Is it applicable in the current socio-economic
environment?
T: Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited,
timely, time-sensitive)
• When?
• What can I do 6 months from now?
• What can I do 6 weeks from now?
• What can I do today?
To Consider
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16. COMPARISON
TRAP
How do SMART Goals help us STOP
comparing ourselves to others??
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17. Proud
Beasproudofyourselfasthis
kidis.Focusonyou!
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18. 3Take-Aways
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What are 3 Things You can Apply or Will Apply?
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19. 1. Mind Tools – SMART Goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
• Video: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
2. Mind Tools– Best Practices: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm
3. Mind Tools– Plan to Live Your Life the Way You Want: https://www.mindtools.com/page6.html
4. Odyssey Training – SMART Goals & Self Confidence: https://www.odysseytraining.com.au/tips-and-
news/professional_development_tips/boost-your-confidence-and-motivation-with-smart-goals/
5. Unsplash.com - https://unsplash.com/
Resources
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20. THANKYOU
Barbara Wilcox
RochesterWorks!
jobstrateyg@rochesterworks.org
www.rochesterworks.org
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