Goal Plans

Here are some ideas for goals, many with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Sensitive) wording created with this formula:

I will [do what] lose weight [how much] ____ lbs by doing [what] aerobic exercise [when] every morning [for how long] 30 minutes [measured by] target heart rate [by when] by target date of two months from today.

1. Print the value map with life areas. (pdf)
2. Think about what would fill your life with value in each life area.
3. Fill in current value levels.
4. View the GPS for your life slideshare.
5. Choose a Goal Plan that will be most effective in increasing the area with the lowest level of value.
6. Print a monthly chart for daily goals, an annual chart for weekly goals, or an annual chart for monthly goals to measure progress on quantifiable goals with numbers and abstract goals with a rating scale from 1 to 5.

Purpose Goals

• Know your talents
• Develop your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
• Create a mission statement
• Set Goals

Physical Goals

• Lose weight
• Exercise
• Quit smoking
• Drink less

Mental Goals

• Take a class
• Learn a language
• Read more

Spiritual

• Increase appreciation
• Increase awareness
• Expand comfort zone
• Go green

Emotional

• Identify emotions
• Manage emotions
• Express emotions appropriately

Relationship Goals

• Find someone special to date
• Spend more time with family
• Increase listening skills
• Increase loving actions

Social Goals

• Make more friends
• Volunteer
• Join a club

Financial Goals

• Get out of debt
• Save more money
• Make a budget
• Buy a house
• Buy a new car

Career

• Update resume
• Increase work skills
• Get a new job
• Get a degree

Organizational Goals

• Reduce clutter
• Set up a file system
• Choose a calendar/planner
• Organize Email
• Increase productivity

Recreational

• Plan vacation
• Travel
• Reduce screen time

Character

• Be authentic
• Develop self-esteem
• Choose responsibly
• Be more assertive

Find more ideas to generate goals at ehow and USA.gov.