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Chapter 4 Setting Goals Do you want to be a better athlete, student, person, or employee?
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Of course you do.
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Nobody enjoys being bad at something.
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In order to improve, you need to set goals and work toward them.
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What is a goal?
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For athletes, setting and achieving goals is a key part of becoming successful.
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A goal is a specific target that an athlete sets for themselves with the intention of reaching it.
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Goals can be related to any aspect of an athlete's performance, from improving their personal best to winning a championship.
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Athletes often set short-term, medium, and long-term goals in order to keep themselves motivated and on track.
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Achieving goals can give athletes a sense of accomplishment and pride, as well as help them build confidence and improve their overall performance.
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While setting goals can be challenging, it is important for athletes to remember that even small improvements can make a big difference in their success.
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What is a short-term goal?
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A short-term goal is something that an athlete sets to accomplish in a relatively short time frame, typically within one to three weeks.
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These goals can vary in nature, ranging from increasing endurance or speed to improving a particular skill or technique.
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For example, a runner might focus on increasing her pace during sprints or building up her lung capacity through regular cardio workouts.
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Regardless of the focus, short-term goals are designed to help athletes gain skills and achieve performance goals more quickly and effectively.
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Whether you're an athlete or simply someone who wants to reach your fitness goals more quickly, setting short-term goals can be an effective way to stay motivated and focused on your ultimate objectives.
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Some specific examples of long-term hockey goals include shooting for a higher percentage on net during practice, working on developing a more accurate wrist shot, increasing speed and agility in short bursts, practicing puck control in tight areas, doing explosive exercises that improve skating.
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What is a medium-term goal?
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A medium-term goal generally takes between 4 and 12 weeks to achieve.
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For example, a runner who is training for a 5K race might set a medium-term goal for running 4 days per week and increasing their mileage by 10% each week.
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By setting and achieving small goals like this on a regular basis, an athlete can make steady progress toward their long-term goals.
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Medium-term goals can help an athlete stay motivated and focused on their training, preventing them from becoming discouraged or burned out.
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When setting medium-term goals, it is important to strike a balance between challenging oneself and remaining realistic.
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If a goal is too easy, it won't be effective in helping the athlete improve.
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But if it is too difficult, it may lead to frustration.
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Ultimately, the best way to find the right balance is to experiment and see what works best for the individual athlete.
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Some specific examples of medium-term soccer goals include improving ball control in tight areas, working on developing a stronger shot, becoming more proficient at heading the ball, increasing speed and agility over short distances, conditioning your body to be able to play for extended periods of time without becoming fatigued.
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What is a long-term goal?
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A long-term goal is something that you work toward gradually over a period of time, with the ultimate aim of achieving success in a particular field.
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For athletes, this might mean working toward winning an Olympic gold medal or setting a new world record in their given sport.
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Whether your goal is athletic or not, it should be something that invigorates and inspires you.
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Fueling your drive to succeed no matter what challenges you may face along the way.
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If you are looking for an atlet to direct your ambition and determination, remember that a long-term goal can provide the motivation and focus needed to reach your full potential and achieve great things.
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Just remember to stay dedicated, keep pushing yourself, and dream big.
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Some specific examples of long-term football goals include becoming a more complete player by working on your strengths and weaknesses, improving your stamina so that you can last the entire game without becoming fatigued.
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Training to become faster and more agile so you can make defensive plays more easily.
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Developing better ball control so you can keep possession more effectively.
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Playing ball in college or the NFL.
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How do I start setting goals?
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As an athlete, it is important to set goals in order to improve your performance and achieve success.
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But how do you go about setting goals?
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First, you need to identify what you want to achieve.
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Are you looking to run a personal best in the marathon?
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Win a gold medal at the Olympics?
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Once you have a goal in mind, you need to develop a plan of action.
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What steps do you need to take in order to reach your goal?
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For example, if you are looking to improve your marathon time, you may need to train more frequently or change your diet.
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Once you have a plan of action, it is important to stay motivated and focused on your goal.
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Remember, setting goals is the first step in the road to success.
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The SMART method.
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One of the best ways to set goals is by using the SMART method.
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It means that your goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based.
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Let's break this down a little bit further.
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Your goal should be specific.
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This means you need to know exactly what it is you want to achieve.
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For example, rather than setting a goal to run faster, you need to set a goal to improve my marathon time by two minutes.
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Your goal should be measurable.
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This means you need to have a way of tracking your progress and determining whether or not you're actually achieving your goal.
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Your goal should be achievable.
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This means your goal should be something that is actually within the realm of possibility.
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If you are a beginner runner, setting a goal to run a four-minute mile is probably not realistic.
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However, setting a goal to improve your marathon time by two minutes is definitely achievable.
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Your goal should be time-based.
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This means that you need to set a deadline for yourself in order to stay on track.
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You could set a goal to improve your marathon time by two minutes and four weeks.
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This would give you a specific timeline to work with and help you stay motivated.
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Now that you know how to set goals using the SMART method, it's time to put this knowledge into action.
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Envision the future.
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Setting goals requires envisioning your future life and where you want to go.
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This means having a clear and concise vision of what you want to achieve.
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For example, if your goal is to run a personal best in the marathon, you need to visualize yourself crossing the finish line with a time that is two minutes faster than your current personal record.
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What does this look like?
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How does it feel?
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By envisioning your future success, you can stay motivated and focused on your goal.
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Take some time to answer the following questions before moving forward.
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Your long-term goals do not have to be related to your sport only.
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They could be related to personal or career goals as well.
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Question one, where do I see myself in one year?
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Question two, where do I see myself in three years?
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Question three, where do I see myself in five years?
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Question four, where do I see myself in ten years?
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Question five.
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What is my biggest dream?
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Let's begin making your long-term goals smart.
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What do I need to accomplish in order to be where I want to be?
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Remember, long-term goals take time to accomplish.
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Take a moment now to think about that.
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Think of your long-term goals and check whether each goal is smart.
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Now let's take those long-term goals and break them down into medium-term goals.
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Medium-term goals generally take between four and twelve weeks.
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For example, if your goal is increase my goal scoring by 20%, it's specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based.
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What steps can you take daily as your short-term goals to help achieve those medium and long-term goals?
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For example, practice scoring drills daily.
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It's specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based.
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Staying motivated to achieve your goals.
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One of the most difficult things about setting and achieving goals is staying motivated.
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It is easy to get discouraged when you don't see results right away or if you have a setback.
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However, it is important to remember that progress takes time.
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Trust the process and be patient.
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Todd Elick was never supposed to make it.
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Eelik was always a gifted player, but he really came into his own after joining the Rangers organization.
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His 100-point season in the IHL showed everybody that he had the potential to be a top scorer in the NHL.
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And he didn't disappoint.
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Eelik may not have been the biggest or most talented player, but he always gave 110% and left everything on the ice.
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Your motivation should come from within and not from what people say about you.
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If you allow others to dictate how you feel, you will never reach your full potential.
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Surround yourself with positive people who support your dreams and goals.
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These are the people who will help push you to achieve greatness.
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What keeps you motivated?
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It is important to have an answer to this question because motivation ebbs and flows.
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There will always be days when you don't feel like working toward your goals, and that is okay.
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On these days, it is important to think about what keeps you going.
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Right now, think about what keeps me going.
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Celebrate accomplishments along the way.
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One of the best ways to stay motivated is to celebrate your accomplishments along the way.
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Accomplish how far you've come and be proud of your progress.
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This will help keep you going when times get tough.
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What are some recent accomplishments that you can celebrate?
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Take a moment to think about that now.