Goal Setting

A review and reminder to always improve

Goal Setting for the firefighter

Method for:

Deciding what you want to achieve in your life. Separating what’s important from distraction.
Motivating yourself.
Building your self-confidence.

Why Set Goals?

Setting goals gives long-term vision and short-term motivation. Clearly defined goals can measure progress providing self-confidence and pride in achievement.

How to Set Goals

Consider what you want to achieve, then commit to the action plan. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Write them down!

Set the Right Goals

Several methods of goal setting. Find what works for you.

Setting goals that are realistic and measurable are crucial to success.

S.M.A.R.T

Make sure your goals are:

Specific - know exactly what your goal is
Measurable - must be able to track goal
Attainable - realistic and achievable
Relevant- exciting and meaningful to you
Time-bound - clear deadline

H.A.R.D

Goals should be:

Heartfelt - have emotional attachment
Animated - create vivid imagery of success
Required - build sense of urgency into goal
Difficult - make goals challenging

W.O.O.P

Put goals to the WOOP test:

Wish- what do you wish to accomplish
Outcome - how does best outcome feel
Obstacle - imagine overcoming obstacles
Plan - make a plan to overcome adversity