Chapter 2Taking Charge ofYour Health

Lesson 2Setting and ReachingYour Goals

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long-term goal

short-term goal

A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

A goal that you can achieve in a shortlength of time

In this lesson, you will be able to

explain why it’s important to set goals.

distinguish between two different types of goals.

create a goal-setting plan to reach a health-related goal.

Sequencing

Review Figure 2.5 in this lesson. Then list the steps of the

goal-setting process in the correct order.

Why Set Goals?

Goals helpyou focus.Goals helpyou focus.

Goals give youa sense ofpurpose.

Goals give youa sense ofpurpose.

Goals help youmeasure your

progress.

Goals help youmeasure your

progress.

Reaching agoal boosts yourself-confidence.

Reaching agoal boosts yourself-confidence.

Why Set Goals?

Some goals may be easy to reach, while others may be more challenging.

Set realistic goals and consider your strengths and limitations.

Long-Term Goals

If a goal you set will likely take months or years to reach, it’s a long-term goal.

long-term goal A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

Becoming a teacher or a doctor is an example of a long-term goal.

Short-Term Goals

A short-term goal can contribute to a long-term goal.

short-term goal A goal that you can achieve in a short length of time

Long-TermGoal

Long-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Short-TermGoal

Strategies for Attaining a Goal

Step 1 Set a realistic goal and write it down.

Step 2 List the steps you need to take to reach that goal.

Step 3 Find others who can help and support you.

Step 4 Set checkpoints to evaluate your progress.

Step 5 Reward yourself after reaching the goal.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define short-term goal and long-term goal.Then use both terms in a sentence that shows the difference between them.

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What I Learned

Give Examples List at least two steps in a goal-settingplan.

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What I Learned

Explain How can short-term goals be used to reachlong-term goals?

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Thinking Critically

Analyze How are checkpoints useful in meetinga goal?

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Thinking Critically

Predict How might priorities, changing abilities, andresponsibilities influence setting health goals?

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