Every year we feel inspired to set goals for the new year. Unfortunately, it has been found that 80% of people fail their New Year’s resolutions by February.
Completing a mid year goal review early in the year can be the difference between knocking out your goals or failure.
Resolutions aren’t hard to keep if you turn them into a lifestyle. You must see your resolutions as lifestyle goals and make them a part of your daily routine as much as you can.
How Do You Start Setting Goals?
There are 5 goal setting skills you want to use when creating each goal. It is called the SMART method.
To start setting goals you want them to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Related.
- Specific– Start with a clear and thought-out goal
- Measurable– Use defined amounts, dates, etc. that relate to that goal
- Attainable– They should be reasonable and within your means to achieve
- Relevant– Each goal should be set based on your current career and life path
- Time-Related-You will want to give each goal a set timeframe. It can be yearly, monthly, or even daily. Try to have a healthy mix of each type.
Examples of Goal Setting:
Once you understand SMART goals you will be on the right track to setting goals that will ensure you stay focused.
However, if you do usually find yourself falling short of your goals then you should read over these “5 Ways to Achieve Goal You Set”. It will walk you through how to set different types of goals and how to make the most of them.
Plus, it comes with a free editable goal-setting planner if you haven’t already made your initial goals list.
How To Use The Goal Journal?
Write in your goals on the mid year checklist sheet. Write in the dates needed to accomplish it and if you have actually already done it…then check it off.
Next, print the goal review sheet for as many goals as you have. It can fit 3 on a page so I suggest printing double-sided to save paper. Then go through each goal assessing them using the SMART method.
Finally, use the goal journal page to revise any goals that did not follow the SMART goal strategies. Once you have them updated use the lined side to make any notes about your goals.
You can write inspirational quotes, additional goal information, or even add some rewards for yourself when you accomplish your goals.
Then you can add your new updated goals to the goal setting planner.
Materials Needed:
- Printer [this is my in-home printer]
- Printable
- Your goals list
- Pen
Trying to save money on ink: I use an HP Printer and pay for the Instant Ink program. For $3.24 (after tax) a month I get unlimited ink cartridges sent to me as I need them. And 50 pages to print a month.
Any unused pages rollover. It’s one of the best things I could ever have purchased. To get a month of free printing sign up for HP instant ink using this code.
Here are some other wonderful resources to get your organized:
Goal Setting Planner– A 10-page editable goal-setting planner that helps you define and set realistic, achievable goals. And helps you track your progress along the way.
Homeschool Curriculum Planner– Editable 15-page curriculum planner that you can use to plan your entire year to align with your new scheduler. It covers everything from field trips to subjects to grading.
Download the printable by clicking the box below.
Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Kierra