My Goal Worksheet

Section 1: Brainstorming Your Goal

What is one big thing you would like to achieve in your life, school, or personal development? It could be anything!

Why is this goal important to you? What impact would achieving it have?

Section 2: Making Your Goal SMART

Let's refine your brainstormed goal using the SMART framework.

S - Specific

What exactly do you want to achieve? Be precise and detailed. (Who, what, when, where, why?)

My Specific Goal:

M - Measurable

How will you know when you have reached your goal? What metrics or evidence will you use to track your progress?

How I will measure it:

A - Achievable

Is this goal realistic and attainable given your current resources, skills, and time? What skills or resources do you need to develop or acquire?

Why it is achievable (or how I will make it so):

R - Relevant

Does this goal truly matter to you? Does it align with your values, other goals, or long-term aspirations?

Why it is relevant to me:

T - Time-bound

When will you achieve this goal? Set a clear deadline.

My deadline:

My Final SMART Goal:

Write your complete SMART goal here:

Goal Action Plan Activity

Now that you have your SMART Goal, it's time to create a detailed action plan to help you achieve it!

My SMART Goal:

(Write your complete SMART goal here from your My Goal Worksheet)

Step-by-Step Action Plan:

Break your SMART goal down into smaller, manageable steps. What needs to happen first? What comes next? Be as detailed as possible.

Identifying Potential Obstacles:

What challenges or roadblocks might you encounter as you work towards your goal? Think about internal (e.g., procrastination, lack of motivation) and external (e.g., time, resources) obstacles.

Brainstorming Solutions:

For each obstacle you identified, brainstorm at least one solution or strategy to overcome it.

1. Obstacle:
   Solution:
   
   
   
2. Obstacle:
   Solution:
   
   
   
3. Obstacle:
   Solution:
   
   
   

Mini-Deadlines:

Assign a realistic target date for completing each of your action steps. This will help keep you on track!

• Step 1: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 2: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 3: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 4: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 5: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 6: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 7: Due Date:
  
  
  
• Step 8: Due Date:
  
  
  

My Future Project Guide: Long-Term Goal Setting

Introduction

You've learned how to set SMART goals and create action plans for shorter-term aspirations. Now, let's apply these powerful skills to envisioning and planning for your future!

This project will guide you through setting a significant, long-term goal (1-5 years out) and developing a comprehensive plan to achieve it. This is your chance to think big and map out a path to your dreams.

Section 1: Visioning Your Future (1-5 Years)

Take some time to dream. Where do you see yourself in 1 year? 3 years? 5 years? Consider different areas of your life: academics, career, personal development, skills, relationships, community involvement, etc.

• What kind of person do you want to be?
• What skills do you want to have mastered?
• What experiences do you want to have?
• What impact do you want to make?

Jot down some ideas here:

Section 2: Choosing Your Major Long-Term Goal

From your visioning, select ONE significant long-term goal that truly excites and motivates you. This will be your "North Star" goal for this project.

My Long-Term Goal:

Now, make sure it's a SMART goal. Review your notes from the My Goal Worksheet if needed.

• Specific: What exactly do I want to achieve?
  
  
  
• Measurable: How will I track progress and know when it's achieved?
  
  
  
• Achievable: Is this realistic? What resources/skills do I need?
  
  
  
• Relevant: Why is this important to me?
  
  
  
• Time-bound: What is my deadline?
  
  
  

Section 3: Breaking Down Your Long-Term Goal

A big goal needs a big plan! Break your long-term goal into smaller, yearly or quarterly milestones. Then, break those milestones into actionable steps, similar to what you did in the Goal Action Plan Activity.

Milestone 1 (e.g., Year 1 Goal):

Description:

Action Steps:

Milestone 2 (e.g., Year 2 Goal):

Description:

Action Steps:

Add more milestones as needed for your 3-5 year goal.

Section 4: Anticipating and Overcoming Obstacles

No journey is without its challenges. Think about potential obstacles you might face and how you plan to overcome them.

• Potential Obstacle 1:
  Strategy to Overcome:
  
  
  
• Potential Obstacle 2:
  Strategy to Overcome:
  
  
  
• Potential Obstacle 3:
  Strategy to Overcome:
  
  
  

Section 5: Support System and Resources

Who can help you achieve your goal? What resources (people, tools, knowledge) do you need?

• People: (Teachers, mentors, family, friends)
  
  
  
• Resources: (Books, courses, websites, materials)
  
  
  

Section 6: Reflection and Commitment

• What is the single most important thing you will do this week to start working towards your long-term goal?
  
  
  
• How will you stay motivated when challenges arise?
  
  
  
• Sign and date your commitment to your future self:

I commit to charting my course and working diligently towards my long-term goal.

Student Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________