Developing an Action Plan

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Setting Long-Term Goals

● Work backwards. Think about what you want to achieve then plan steps going back to what you can do right now.

● Create a picture of where you want to be in life 5, 10, 15+ years from now.

● What do you need to do in one month, one year, five years to get to your long-term goal?

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Prioritizing Your Goals

1. Choose what is most important right now.

2. Focus mainly on that goal.

3. Add additional goals as you become comfortable with your efforts.

How do you decide what to do first?

How do you adjust your goals?

Prioritize!

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How can you help yourself prioritize?

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Long-Term Goal: Run a Marathon

Sample short-term goals:

● Develop a training plan

● Save money for new running shoes, clothes, and race entry fees.

● Start eating healthier.

● Complete in a 5K race in 4 months

● Complete a 10K race in 8 months.

● Complete a half-marathon in 12 months.

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Your 5-Year Action Plan