Goal Setting Worksheet
Personal Vision
Take a moment to reflect on your long-term vision for your life. What do you want your life to look like in 3-5 years?
Career/Professional Development: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Health and Wellbeing: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Relationships: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Personal Growth: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Financial: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Values Alignment
List your top 5 core values: 1. _______________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________ 4. _______________________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________________________
Goal Hierarchy
Long-Term Goals (1-5 years)
For each life domain that matters to you, identify 1-2 meaningful long-term goals:
Domain 1: _______________________ Goal: _______________________________________________________ Why it matters: ______________________________________________ How I’ll know I’ve succeeded: __________________________________
Domain 2: _______________________ Goal: _______________________________________________________ Why it matters: ______________________________________________ How I’ll know I’ve succeeded: __________________________________
Domain 3: _______________________ Goal: _______________________________________________________ Why it matters: ______________________________________________ How I’ll know I’ve succeeded: __________________________________
Medium-Term Projects (3-12 months)
For each long-term goal, identify 1-2 medium-term projects that will move you toward that goal:
Project 1: Related long-term goal: _______________________________________ Specific outcome: ____________________________________________ Deadline: ___________________________________________________ Key milestones: - _________________________________________________________ - _________________________________________________________ - _________________________________________________________
Project 2: Related long-term goal: _______________________________________ Specific outcome: ____________________________________________ Deadline: ___________________________________________________ Key milestones: - _________________________________________________________ - _________________________________________________________ - _________________________________________________________
Short-Term Actions (This Week)
For each medium-term project, identify specific actions you can take this week:
Action 1: Related project: _____________________________________________ Specific task: _______________________________________________ When I’ll do it: ______________________________________________ Resources needed: ___________________________________________
Action 2: Related project: _____________________________________________ Specific task: _______________________________________________ When I’ll do it: ______________________________________________ Resources needed: ___________________________________________
Action 3: Related project: _____________________________________________ Specific task: _______________________________________________ When I’ll do it: ______________________________________________ Resources needed: ___________________________________________
SMART Goal Check
For each of your medium-term projects, ensure they meet the SMART criteria:
Project 1: - Specific: Is it clear exactly what I want to accomplish? □ Yes □ No - Measurable: How will I know when it’s achieved? □ Yes □ No - Achievable: Is it challenging but realistic? □ Yes □ No - Relevant: Does it align with my values and long-term vision? □ Yes □ No - Time-bound: Does it have a specific deadline? □ Yes □ No
Project 2: - Specific: Is it clear exactly what I want to accomplish? □ Yes □ No - Measurable: How will I know when it’s achieved? □ Yes □ No - Achievable: Is it challenging but realistic? □ Yes □ No - Relevant: Does it align with my values and long-term vision? □ Yes □ No - Time-bound: Does it have a specific deadline? □ Yes □ No
Potential Obstacles and Solutions
For each medium-term project, identify potential obstacles and solutions:
Project 1: Potential obstacle 1: __________________________________________ Solution: ____________________________________________________
Potential obstacle 2: __________________________________________ Solution: ____________________________________________________
Project 2: Potential obstacle 1: __________________________________________ Solution: ____________________________________________________
Potential obstacle 2: __________________________________________ Solution: ____________________________________________________
Accountability Plan
How will you hold yourself accountable for these goals?
Tracking method: _______________________________________________________
Review schedule: _______________________________________________________
Accountability partner (if applicable): _______________________________________________________
Rewards for milestone completion: _______________________________________________________
Reflection Questions
- How do these goals make you feel when you think about them? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
- What’s the deeper “why” behind these goals? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
- How will achieving these goals change your life? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
- What’s one small step you can take today to begin? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________