Mention goal setting to most people and they think about a list of things they need to do$.$ But some goals are more complex and cannot be accomplished in one day. In these situations, it can be helpful to break the larger, more complex goal into smaller and more manageable steps. Think of these as short$-$term or supporting goals.

Imagine that you hope to accomplish the following goal.

After missing a week of classes due to illness, you need to catch up in class.

Select the short$-$term or supporting goals that would lead you down the path of success. Select all that apply.

Explain to instructor why you should not be marked down.

Return to class, don't mention absence$,$ and focus on upcoming assignments.

Identify missed readings and homework assignments.

Contact instructor to apologize and ask to make up work.

Set aside time to complete missed assignments.