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Strategies for Successful Goal Setting

5/4/2023

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In the field of education, goal setting is an essential aspect of achieving success. Whether it's setting academic goals for students or personal goals for professional growth, having a clear vision of what you want to achieve can help you stay focused and motivated. Let's look at 3 key strategies for successful goal setting that we can use to achieve our objectives.

1. Set SMART Goals

One of the most effective strategies for successful goal setting is to use the SMART framework. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. This framework helps educators create goals that are well-defined, achievable, and focused. When setting a SMART goal, make sure it's specific and measurable, relevant to your work, attainable within a reasonable time frame, and time-bound. Take a look at this post for a free printable! 

2. Break Goals into Smaller Tasks- Chunking

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Breaking goals into smaller tasks is another effective strategy for successful goal setting. This approach helps you avoid feeling overwhelmed by a large goal and enables you to make progress step by step. Start by breaking down your main goal into smaller tasks or milestones that you can achieve in shorter periods of time. As you complete each task, you'll gain momentum and feel motivated to keep going. When I create spreads in my journal I usually brainstorm my goal at the top of the page and then provide myself with three boxes below that for my three action steps. This allows me to think about my timeline and just instinctively break down my goals into smaller tasks.

3. Share Goals with Others

Sharing your goals with others is an effective way to hold yourself accountable and stay motivated. I usually do this with my exersize goals, I will ask my closest friends to be my "account-abilly-buddy." By sharing your goals with colleagues, friends, or family members, you'll create a sense of commitment and motivation to achieve them. You can also ask for feedback and support from others, which can help you refine your goals and stay on track. There are several different apps too that you can share your habits and goals you are currently tracking with each other. See my post on that here.

​Setting goals is an essential part of achieving success in any field. By using strategies like setting SMART goals, chunking tasks, and sharing goals with others, you can achieve your objectives and improve your professional growth. Remember to stay focused, track your progress, and celebrate your successes along the way. Any of these goal strategies are great to use with students as well. I have a whole chapter in my Creative Journaling for Teachers book dedicated to goal setting, and if you are looking for specific strategies for students check out my Executive Functioning workbook for teens.
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  • Creative Journaling for Teachers
    • How Creativity and Reflection Lead to Productivity
    • Goal Setting
    • Time Management
    • Develop a System That Works For You
    • Journaling Strategies for Managing Mental Health
  • Sketchnoting In The Classroom
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  • Books Available
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    • Conference Handouts
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