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Goalsettings.docxGoal Setting
Developing Small Goals
For the following goals, reconstruct them so that they are small rather than large.
1. I will start doing things right in my life.
2. I will save enough money for a down payment on a new house.
3. I will learn how to play guitar.
4. I will workout every day for an hour.
5. I won’t have any more anxiety attacks.
Developing Measurable Goals
For the following goals, change them so they are more specific in order that the helper and clientcan measure them.
1. I will start doing things right in my life.
2. I will save enough money for a down payment on a new house.
3. I will learn how to play guitar.
4. I will workout every day for an hour.
5. I won’t have any more anxiety attacks.
Developing Realistic Goals
For the following goals, change them so that they are realistic and attainable.
1. I will teach my child this week how to be potty trained.
2. Next time I decide to have a relationship, I will choose the right guy.
3. I won’t get angry when someone cuts me off while driving.
4. I will always be patient with my daughter.
5. I won’t ever curse again.
Developing Goals that Focus on the Client
For the following goals, change them so that they focus on change by the client instead of
someone else.
1. My partner will respect me.
2. My dogs will stop barking during the middle of the night and wake me up.
3. My mother will get off my back about finding someone to date.
4. My boss will stop overloading me with work.
Developing Goals that Begin Immediately
For the following goals, change them so that they motivate the client to start working on them immediately.
1. I will learn to not fight with my brother.
2. I will finally read the books that I’ve been putting off.
3. I will reach my quota next month on sales.
4. I will calm down.
5. I will spend more quality time with my family.
