help with health class

Worksheet for Setting Goals using some good tips

· Make your goal specific. Instead of saying “I should exercise more” say “I will walk, jog or bike 30 minutes, 3 times a week.”

My goal is:____________________________________________________

· Make your goal measurable. Similar to being specific. What will you use to measure your progress?

I will measure my goal this way:____________________________________

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· Make your goal realistic: Don’t set yourself up for failure with plans that are too strict, uncomfortable, or time-consuming to achieve.

I’m sure my goal is realistic because:________________________________

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· Break your goal into smaller plans: Take it a day or one activity at a time; don’t try to achieve the end result immediately.

Small steps to achieve my goal might include:__________________________

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· Build in flexibility and backup plans: For instance, the weather might make it hard to exercise outside or even get to the gym or your workout buddy is sick. So, your backup plan might be something that will allow you to achieve your goal in a different setting or have a second goal to work on if you can’t achieve the first one.

My backup plans might include:_____________________________________

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· Track and evaluate daily. Keep a log or journal.

A good place for my journal/log that I can see and get to everyday would be:

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· My support system (friends, family, co-workers, etc) includes______________

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· I will reward myself for achieving this goal by___________________________

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HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!!

A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Chinese Proverb