Write it down in a few words

• How real is it?
   
• How important is it?
   
• Ensure it is in the positive – if not reframe –
  If you find this difficult, we can work on it together.

What is the current situation?

What have you tried already?

If you had achieved your goal, how would you know, what would be happening?

What would it do for you to achieve this goal?

How can I help you reach this goal?

Make sure your goal is SMART

Specific: Is it a clear goal  

Measurable: what are the milestones along the way?  

Action based: are you prepared to do the work, make the changes, take the action that your goals require?  

Realistic: have you really got time to do this?  What will you have to give up in order to do it? Have you got/can you get the resources you need? Who will support you?  

Time limited: what is your timescale? When will you have achieved this goal?

Imagine you have achieved your goals – write a paragraph which starts ‘I am so happy to have reached my goal because I…

What did you have to do reach this point:

• What action did you take?
   
• Who helped you?
   
• What challenges did you overcome?
   
• What personal strengths did you draw on?
   
• How did you reward yourself?

 

Now – what else can you do today to start to move you towards your goal?