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How To Set Stress Management Goals
How To Set Stress Management Goals
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Updated over 9 months ago

Example: Goal

"I will walk at least 3 times this week for 15 minutes each, after I get home from work."

Guide:

Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish. In this case, the goal specifies walking at least three times a week for 15 minutes each after getting home from work. It's clear and leaves no room for ambiguity.

Measurable: Include criteria that allow you to track your progress and determine when the goal is achieved. In this example, the number of walks (at least 3 times) and the duration of each walk (15 minutes) are measurable aspects.

Action-oriented: Your goal should include specific actions you need to take to achieve it. Walking after getting home from work is a clear action-oriented step that you can easily implement into your routine.

Realistic: Ensure that your goal is achievable given your current circumstances and resources. Walking three times a week for 15 minutes each after work is a realistic goal for most people, as it doesn't require a significant time commitment and can easily fit into daily routines.

Timebound: Set a deadline or timeframe for achieving your goal. In this case, the goal is for the next week, providing a specific timeframe within which to work towards completing it.

Setting goals

  1. My goal for the next week is: (Set a SMART goal—Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Timebound. Example: I will walk at least 3 times this week for 15 minutes each after I get home from work.)






2. Things that might get in my way: (Examples: weather, pain, time)




3. What I can do to overcome these things: (Examples: exercise indoors, walk with a friend)




4. I believe that I can reach my goal: (Choose the emoji that matches how confident you feel.)

Confident 😀

Neutral 😐

Worried😟

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