The Session-Goal Setting

02/01/2025 27 min
The Session-Goal Setting

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Did you make a New Year's resolution?  According to research, most resolutions have already been broken.  If that's you, don't give up!  Tom & Scott have a way to get you back on track!The Session: Goal Setting & ResearchScripture: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”1.  SMART =SpecificMeasurable VisionAction Plan Who, When, Where & HowReviseTime2.  VisionLong Term GoalsShort Term GoalsGoals of the weekGoals of the Day3.  Goal Setting and Research Setting goals are linked with higher motivation, self-esteem, self-confidence, and autonomy (Locke & Latham, 2006), and research has established a strong connection between goal-setting and success (Matthews, 2015). A person who is focused and goal-oriented is likely to have a more positive approach towards life and perceive failures as temporary setbacks, rather than personal shortcomings.Studies have shown that when we train our mind to think about what we want in life and work towards reaching it, the brain automatically rewires itself. Types of Goals Process GoalsGoing to the Y Performance Goalsexample, studying for no less than 6 hours a day or working out for at least 30 minutes per day can help us in quantifying our efforts and measuring the progress. The Outcome Goals Outcome goals are the successful implementations of process and performance goals. Examples: winning a sport, losing the desired amount of weight, or scoring a top rank in school.To reach Tom Russell, go to https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com.