Writing Goals in Five Steps
Course: _Learn and Motivation Strategies__________________________________
Step 1: Tentative Goal Statement
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I want to workout 5 times a week at the RPAC, to see growth
in my muscles over a period of 6 months.
Step 2: List of Obstacles (at least 3)
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Continued motivation
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Finding time to go workout
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Recovery
Step 3: List of Resources (at least 3)
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Workout program
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Peers to help me lift
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Friends holding me accountable
Step 4: List Your Motivation
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Getting bigger and stronger every day
Step 5: Revised Goal Statement
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N/A
*See pages 48-50 in Van Blerkom (2012) for details and example plans.*
Reference:
Van Blerkom, D. L. (2012). College Study Skills: Becoming a Strategic Learner (7th ed.).
Cengage Learning.