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Getting Started In this final devotion for this course, we will consider author Steve Brown’s (2015) remaining “bungee” from which we should unhook: Lordship issues. Did you grow up hearing guidance like, “You can do anything you set your mind to do?” When things didn’t go quite the way you planned, how did you feel? How did you react? For many of us, we may have been left with disappointment, sadness, and maybe even anger because we pictured life very differently than it turned out to be. For many, having control is of paramount importance. One example of a need for control is the fear of flying. Often attributed to individuals who cannot relinquish control of the vehicle (in this case, an airplane), Brown (2015) tells us, however, that “when we attempt to take ownership of an area of our life, however, we may be intentionally excluding God from that area” (p. 69). What do the Holy Scriptures have to say about control of our lives? We will look at that in a moment but simply stated, lordship issues revolve around the idea of who is in control of our lives. One of the key themes of the Christian faith is that believers surrender control of their lives to Jesus in order to follow Him. The Bible often reveals that we are unable to do anything apart from Christ and the grace that He so generously gives us. What does control of your life look like for you? For some, control is rather like erecting fences to keep things (or people, or even God) OUT so that we don’t get hurt. An example of this shared by Brown is when we vow that we “never will” do this or that as a way of self-protection. Rather than take a prideful stand of control, we are called to be like Jesus only. Carrying the heavy burden of an unrealistic vow interferes with the life of grace and power that is promised to us through our relationship with God. Another example that the author shares is a vow like “I will never finish second again.” While intrinsic motivation and a desire to succeed are not inappropriate, in and of themselves, they can lead to issues of life balance or tendencies to prove ourselves to others at most any cost. Here are a couple of examples from Scripture that places the idea of control of our lives into God’s perspective: Philippians 4:6(new tab)  - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 55:8-9(new tab)  - “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” These passages of Scripture provide assurances that God, not us, is in control. He clearly knows what is best for us and, as a result, we may relinquish control to Him so that we may rest in His peace.   Background Information In 2005, singer Carrie Underwood released her first single and what was to become a multi-platinum and award-winning song entitled “ Jesus Take the Wheel(new tab) .” The lyrics initially recount the story of a driver who survives a car crash in what seems to result from divine intervention. However, the song goes on to describe releasing control of our lives to Christ in all matters, not just when we are driving on ice! Here is a link to the YouTube video and the lyrics appear below: She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati on a snow white Christmas Eve Going home to see her mama and her daddy with the baby in the backseat Fifty miles to go, and she was running low on faith and gasoline Itd been a long hard year She had a lot on her mind, and she didnt pay attention She was going way too fast Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass She saw both their lives flash before her eyes She didnt even have time to cry She was so scared She threw her hands up in the air   Jesus, take the wheel Take it from my hands Cause I cant do this on my own Im letting go So give me one more chance And save me from this road Im on Jesus, take the wheel   It was still getting colder when she made it to the shoulder And the car came to a stop She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock And for the first time in a long time She bowed her head to pray She said, Im sorry for the way Ive been living my life I know Ive got to change So from now on tonight   Jesus, take the wheel Take it from my hands Cause I cant do this on my own Im letting go So give me one more chance And save me from this road Im on.   Oh, Jesus, take the wheel   Oh, Im letting go So give me one more chance Save me from this road Im on From this road Im on From this road Im on Jesus, take the wheel Oh, take it, take it from me Oh, why, oh INSTRUCTIONS Review the information in the Getting Started section. Author Steve Brown cites the classic C. S. Lewis book, The Screwtape Letters, in which he imagines the schemes of the evil one plotting to undermine individuals. Brown asked himself this question: “If the evil one was to target an area of my life to seek my downfall, what area do I think he would target?” This is an excellent question for reflection! Write a half-page reflection paper (Word document) that explores the following questions for yourself: Am I aware of my weak spots and vulnerabilities? Are there things in my life, like a bungee cord, that is holding me back? What is my plan to address them. Getting Started In this final devotion for this course, we will consider author Steve Brown’s (2015) remaining “bung ee” from which we should unhook: Lordship issues. Did you grow up hearing guidance like, “You can do anything you set your mind to do?” When things didn’t go quite the way you planned, how did you feel? How did you react? For many of us, we may have been l eft with disappointment, sadness, and maybe even anger because we pictured life very differently than it turned out to be. For many, having control is of paramount importance. One example of a need for control is the fear of flying. Often attributed to ind ividuals who cannot relinquish control of the vehicle (in this case, an airplane), Brown (2015) tells us, however, that “when we attempt to take ownership of an area of our life, however, we may be intentionally excluding God from that area” (p. 69). What do the Holy Scriptures have to say about control of our lives? We will look at that in a moment but simply stated, lordship issues revolve around the idea of who is in control of our lives. One of the key themes of the Christian faith is that believers sur render control of their lives to Jesus in order to follow Him. The Bible often reveals that we are unable to do anything apart from Christ and the grace that He so generously gives us. What does control of your life look like for you? For some, control is rather like erecting fences to keep things (or people, or even God) OUT so that we don’t get hurt. An example of this shared by Brown is when we vow that we “never will” do this or that as a way of self - protection. Rather than take a prideful stand of cont rol, we are called to be like Jesus only. Carrying the heavy burden of an unrealistic vow interferes with the life of grace and power that is promised to us through our relationship with God. Another example that the author shares is a vow like “I will nev er finish second again.” While intrinsic motivation and a desire to succeed are not inappropriate, in and of themselves, they can lead to issues of life balance or tendencies to prove ourselves to others at most any cost. Here are a couple of examples from Scripture that places the idea of control of our lives into God’s perspective: Philippians 4: 6 (new tab) - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every si tuation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, Getting Started In this final devotion for this course, we will consider author Steve Brown’s (2015) remaining “bungee” from which we should unhook: Lordship issues. Did you grow up hearing guidance like, “You can do anything you set your mind to do?” When things didn’t go quite the way you planned, how did you feel? How did you react? For many of us, we may have been left with disappointment, sadness, and maybe even anger because we pictured life very differently than it turned out to be. For many, having control is of paramount importance. One example of a need for control is the fear of flying. Often attributed to individuals who cannot relinquish control of the vehicle (in this case, an airplane), Brown (2015) tells us, however, that “when we attempt to take ownership of an area of our life, however, we may be intentionally excluding God from that area” (p. 69). What do the Holy Scriptures have to say about control of our lives? We will look at that in a moment but simply stated, lordship issues revolve around the idea of who is in control of our lives. One of the key themes of the Christian faith is that believers surrender control of their lives to Jesus in order to follow Him. The Bible often reveals that we are unable to do anything apart from Christ and the grace that He so generously gives us. What does control of your life look like for you? For some, control is rather like erecting fences to keep things (or people, or even God) OUT so that we don’t get hurt. An example of this shared by Brown is when we vow that we “never will” do this or that as a way of self-protection. Rather than take a prideful stand of control, we are called to be like Jesus only. Carrying the heavy burden of an unrealistic vow interferes with the life of grace and power that is promised to us through our relationship with God. Another example that the author shares is a vow like “I will never finish second again.” While intrinsic motivation and a desire to succeed are not inappropriate, in and of themselves, they can lead to issues of life balance or tendencies to prove ourselves to others at most any cost. Here are a couple of examples from Scripture that places the idea of control of our lives into God’s perspective: Philippians 4:6(new tab) - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, Getting Started Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yourself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important because (goals) build self-confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped you to make better, more informed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes self-mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pursuing your goals is the real money-maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self-efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal setting.” Heres the link to the full article: Boss, J. (2017, January 19). Five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus. Forbes.com. Retrieved from  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2017/01/19/5-reasons-why-goal-setting-will-improve-your-focus/?sh=5703febb534a 1. Instructions 2. Review the following links to gain insights into how to best develop and complete your SMART goals: a. SMART Goals: How to Make Your Goals Achievable(new tab) b. How to Write SMART Goals Effectively(new tab) 3. After reviewing the resources for this assignment, download the  SMART Goals worksheet(Word document) . 4. Taking into consideration your learning from this course about self-leadership, carefully decide upon ONE personal goal related to leading yourself, then use the goal to complete the SMART Goals worksheet. Be sure to follow the recommendations in the resources to ensure that you’ve written a very smart “SMART” goal plan! Getting St arted Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yo urself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important b ecause (goals) build self - confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped you to make better, more inform ed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes self - mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pursuing your goals is the real money - maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self - efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal sett ing.” Heres the link to the full article: Getting Started Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yourself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important because (goals) build self-confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped you to make better, more informed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes self-mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pursuing your goals is the real money-maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self-efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal setting.” Heres the link to the full article: Getting Started Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yourself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important because (goals) build self-confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped you to make better, more informed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes self-mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pursuing your goals is the real money-maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self-efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal setting.” Heres the link to the full article: Boss, J. (2017, January 19). Five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus. Forbes.com. Retrieved from  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2017/01/19/5-reasons-why-goal-setting-will-improve-your-focus/?sh=5703febb534a 1. Instructions 2. Review the following links to gain insights into how to best develop and complete your SMART goals: a. SMART Goals: How to Make Your Goals Achievable(new tab) b. How to Write SMART Goals Effectively(new tab) 3. After reviewing the resources for this assignment, download the  SMART Goals worksheet(Word document) . 4. Taking into consideration your learning from this course about self-leadership, carefully decide upon ONE personal goal related to leading yourself, then use the goal to complete the SMART Goals worksheet. Be sure to follow the recommendations in the resources to ensure that you’ve written a very smart “SMART” goal plan! Getting Started Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yourself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important because (goals) build self - confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped yo u to make better, more informed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes se lf - mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pu rsuing your goals is the real money - maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self - efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal setting.” Heres the link to the full article: Getting Started Plenty of articles and resources about SMART goals may be found simply by Googling the topic. Two very helpful resources are listed below to assist you in completing your own SMART Goal planning for this assignment. The larger question you may be asking yourself is, why you have been asked to complete this assignment in the first place. In an online Forbes article, author Jeff Boss addressed this very question and then shared five very good reasons why goal setting is of value: “…goal setting is important because (goals) build self-confidence and help you increase productivity but the science behind why goals help us focus is more opaque. The beauty of knowing why something works makes you a) more willing to embrace it (whatever ‘it’ is in this case) and b) more informed, which therefore makes you better suited to make decisions. Put it this way, can you think of a business initiative, company policy, or meeting memo that, had you known just a little more about, would’ve helped you to make better, more informed decisions? Don’t we all. Here are five reasons why goal setting will improve your focus: 1. Goals trigger behavior. 2. Goals guide your focus. 3. Goals sustain momentum. 4. Goals align your focus. 5. Goal setting promotes self-mastery. Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they build character. Actually, achieving goals builds character. While the process of goal setting is important because it helps unearth and identify what’s truly important to you, pursuing your goals is the real money-maker (literally and figuratively) because it builds self-efficacy; it develops yourself as the type of person who can achieve goals. Remember, you can’t manage what you don’t measure and you can’t improve what you don’t manage. Start with goal setting.” Heres the link to the full article: GETTING STARTED Imagine that you’ve received an invitation from the association that represents the industry in which you work, inviting you to virtually deliver a TedTalk on Leading the Self at their annual conference. Wow…what an opportunity! After your initial surprise passes, you realize that you have learned a great deal about this topic recently. In fact, this won’t be difficult; it actually will be fun! Instructions 1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. 2. For this course project, create a TedTalk video that includes a virtual presentation (PPT, Prezi, etc.) of your choice. Consider that you have been invited to provide a presentation and discussion. For this course, your topic is Leading Oneself. Your video presentation should last from 10–15 minutes. All of the new and developing tools in your toolkit that you have gained from this course may be considered for use in your presentation. Consider incorporating issues such as faith integration and diversity as you reflect on course material and prepare your slides. Here are some thought starters that may be helpful as you develop your presentation: a. Explain the concept and value of leading self. How is it different than leading others? b. How role does character (and character strengths) play in leading oneself? What are some specific, relevant aspects of character that matter in self-leadership? c. How does emotional intelligence support leading oneself well? d. Consider how morals and ethics play a role in self-leadership. e. Why does your presentation matter for leaders, leading, or leadership? (e.g., benefits/consequences of doing/not doing things). How may the themes in your presentation be put into practice? 3. Create a 10–15 minute video, using 8–10 slides (use presentation software such as PowerPoint or Prezi).  4. Be sure to keep your slides very succinct with just a few keywords or phrases. Feel free to use graphics to enhance visual appeal. Use the notes section (e.g., in PPT) to supplement your slides with the explanatory material (e.g., your “script” of what you would say and why). 5. GETTING STARTED I magine that you’ve received an invitation from the association that represents the industry in which you work, inviting you to virtually deliver a TedTalk on Leading the Self at their annual conference. Wow…what an opportunity! After your initial surprise passes, you realize that you have learned a great deal about this topic recently. In fact, this won’t be difficult; it actually will be fun! Instructions 1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. 2. For this course project, create a TedTalk video that includes a virtual presentation (PPT, Prezi , etc.) of your choice. Consider that you have been invited to provide a presentation and discussion. For this course, your topic is Leading Oneself. Your video presentation should last from 10 – 15 minutes. All of the new and developing tools in your toolki t that you have gained from this course may be considered for use in your presentation. Consider incorporating issues such as faith integration and diversity as you reflect on course material and prepare your slides. Here are some thought starters that may be helpful as you develop your presentation: a. Explain the concept and value of leading self. How is it different than leading others? b. How role does character (and character strengths) play in leading oneself? What are some specific, relevant aspects of cha racter that matter in self - leadership? c. How does emotional intelligence support leading oneself well? d. Consider how morals and ethics play a role in self - leadership. e. Why does your presentation matter for leaders, leading, or leadership? (e.g., benefits/conse quences of doing/not doing things). How may the themes in your presentation be put into practice? 3. Create a 10 – 15 minute video, using 8 – 10 slides (use presentation software such as PowerPoint or Prezi). 4. Be sure to keep your slides very succinct with just a few keywords or phrases. Feel free to use graphics to enhance visual appeal. Use the notes section (e.g., in PPT) to supplement your slides with the GETTING STARTED Imagine that you’ve received an invitation from the association that represents the industry in which you work, inviting you to virtually deliver a TedTalk on Leading the Self at their annual conference. Wow…what an opportunity! After your initial surprise passes, you realize that you have learned a great deal about this topic recently. In fact, this won’t be difficult; it actually will be fun! Instructions 1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. 2. For this course project, create a TedTalk video that includes a virtual presentation (PPT, Prezi, etc.) of your choice. Consider that you have been invited to provide a presentation and discussion. For this course, your topic is Leading Oneself. Your video presentation should last from 10–15 minutes. All of the new and developing tools in your toolkit that you have gained from this course may be considered for use in your presentation. Consider incorporating issues such as faith integration and diversity as you reflect on course material and prepare your slides. Here are some thought starters that may be helpful as you develop your presentation: a. Explain the concept and value of leading self. How is it different than leading others? b. How role does character (and character strengths) play in leading oneself? What are some specific, relevant aspects of character that matter in self-leadership? c. How does emotional intelligence support leading oneself well? d. Consider how morals and ethics play a role in self- leadership. e. Why does your presentation matter for leaders, leading, or leadership? (e.g., benefits/consequences of doing/not doing things). How may the themes in your presentation be put into practice? 3. Create a 10–15 minute video, using 8–10 slides (use presentation software such as PowerPoint or Prezi). 4. Be sure to keep your slides very succinct with just a few keywords or phrases. Feel free to use graphics to enhance visual appeal. Use the notes section (e.g., in PPT) to supplement your slides with the Instructions: Fill in the blanks in the tables and answer the reflection questions. SMART Goal (30pts) Initial Goal Write your goal here. S Specific Your goal should be well defined, detailed and clear. Describe your reasoning in the blank. M Measurable Is your goal measurable? You should be able to tell when you reach your goal. Describe your reasoning in the blank. A Achievable Can you reach the goal, taking into account your available time, skills, and financial status? Describe your reasoning in the blank. R Realistic Is your goal realistically achievable within the given time frame and with the available resources? Describe your reasoning in the blank. T Timely Set a start and finish date for your goal. Describe your reasoning in the blank. Start Date: ____________________ Finish Date ___________________ SMART Goal If necessary, revise your goal based on the answers to the questions above. Describe your reasoning in the blank. Action Plan (20pts) What steps do you need to take to get you to your goal? Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Action Items Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date Potential Obstacles and Solutions (20pts) Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Potential Obstacles Potential Solutions Reflection Question 1 (25pts): Why did you choose this particular goal and why was it important to you? (200-300 words) Reflection Question 2 (25pts): What do you think may be the biggest barrier to achieving your SMART Goal and how will you overcome it? (200-300 words) 101Planners.com 101Pl anners.com Instructions: Fill in the blanks in the tables and answer the reflection question s. SMART Goal (30pts) Initial Goal Write your goal here . S Specific Your goal should be well defined, detailed and clear. Describe your reasoning in the blank. M Measurable Is your goal measurable? You should be able to tell when you reach your goal. Describe your reasoning in the blank. A Achievable Can you reach the goal, taking into account your available time, skills, and financial status? Describe your reasoning in the blank. R Realistic Is your goal realistically achievable within the given time frame and with the available resources? Describe your reasoning in the blank. T Timely Set a start and finish date for your goal . Describe your reasoning in the blank. Start Date: ____________________ Finish Date ___________________ SMART Goal If necessary, r evise your goal based on the answers to the questions above. Describe your reasoning in the blank. Action Plan (20pts) What st ep s do you need to take to get you to your goal? Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Action Items Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date Potential Obstacles and Solutions (20pts) Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Potential Obstacles Potential Solutions 101Planners.com Instructions: Fill in the blanks in the tables and answer the reflection questions. SMART Goal (30pts) Initial Goal Write your goal here. S Specific Your goal should be well defined, detailed and clear. Describe your reasoning in the blank. M Measurable Is your goal measurable? You should be able to tell when you reach your goal. Describe your reasoning in the blank. A Achievable Can you reach the goal, taking into account your available time, skills, and financial status? Describe your reasoning in the blank. R Realistic Is your goal realistically achievable within the given time frame and with the available resources? Describe your reasoning in the blank. T Timely Set a start and finish date for your goal. Describe your reasoning in the blank. Start Date: ____________________ Finish Date ___________________ SMART Goal If necessary, revise your goal based on the answers to the questions above. Describe your reasoning in the blank. Action Plan (20pts) What steps do you need to take to get you to your goal? Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Action Items Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date Potential Obstacles and Solutions (20pts) Feel free to create more rows as necessary. Potential Obstacles Potential Solutions