1. In the spaces provided, brainstorm your goals in the following categories. Write down as many as you wish including short-, mid-, and long-term goals.

2. Of the goals you have listed, select from each of the six categories the two most important goals that you would like to pursue in the short term (next 6–12 months).

Write these here.

3. From the 12 goals listed, choose the 3 that are the most important to you at this time: the 3 you commit to work on in the next few months. Write a goal statement for each one, using the following guidelines:

• Begin each with the word “To . . .”

• Be specific.

• Quantify the goal if possible.

• Each goal statement should be realistic, attainable, and within your control.
• Each goal statement should reflect your aspirations—
not those of others such as parents, roommates, significant others, and the like.
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4. On a separate sheet of paper, develop an action plan for each goal statement. For each action plan, list the steps you will take to accomplish the goal.
Include dates (by when) and initials (who’s responsible)
for each step.

Visualize completing the goal and, working backward, specify each step necessary between now and then to reach the goal.
Identify any potential barriers you might experience in attaining the goal. Problem solve around these obstacles and convert them into steps in your action plan.
Identify the resources you will need to accomplish these goals and build steps to acquire the necessary information into your action plan.

5. Transfer the dates of each step for each goal in your action plan to a daily calendar.

6. Keep an ongoing daily or weekly record of the positive steps you take toward meeting each goal.

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