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� What do I want to achieve?

� How do I break this down into manageable goals?

� How do I set SMART goals I can achieve?

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Large aims, e.g.

� I will get a job

� I will start a business

� I will lose weight

To get a job:

� Decide what I can do

� Decide what jobs to go for

� Identify my strengths

� Identify any gaps and fill them

� Find vacancies

� Write a CV and apply for suitable roles

� Attend interviews

� Start job

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� I will lose 10 lbs in weight

� I will research 2 companies I would like to work for and send a speculative CV to each

� I will think of three business ideas and research existing businesses in those fields

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How will you measure progress?

How will you know when you have achieved your goal?

Your goal should be stretching, but possible

e.g. Losing a stone in weight in a week is not achievable

e.g. Writing a CV is achievable

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The goal must be something you want or need to achieve

Will it take you closer to where you want to be?

Will it make your life better/easier/happier?

When will you achieve it by?

Give yourself a deadline, and make sure it is realistic

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� Decide on no more than three big goals

� Break them down into SMART goals

� Start achieving them!