https://demo.goalstriving.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Short-term_goalsShort-term goals - Revision history2026-09-12T05:11:20ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.8https://demo.goalstriving.org/index.php?title=Short-term_goals&diff=437&oldid=prevMatt: /* Current goals */2026-09-02T14:20:57Z<p><span class="autocomment">Current goals</span></p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>This page contains notes about my [[Personal]] short-term goals - which are outcomes I want to achieve within the next few days to few months. They help turn larger ambitions into things I can work toward now.<br />
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== Current goals ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Goal<br />
! Target date<br />
! Why it matters<br />
! Next step<br />
|-<br />
| Improve my grade in biology<br />
| November 2026<br />
| I want to improve my understanding of biology and finish the semester with a strong grade.<br />
| Review my last exam and identify the topics I had trouble with.<br />
|-<br />
| Run a 5K without stopping<br />
| October 2026<br />
| I want to improve my endurance and overall fitness.<br />
| Follow my running plan three times each week.<br />
|-<br />
| Learn the basics of Python<br />
| December 2026<br />
| I want to learn more about programming and see whether computer science interests me.<br />
| Complete the introductory Python course I started.<br />
|}<br />
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== This month's priorities ==<br />
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The goals I especially want to make progress on this month are:<br />
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# Improve my biology grade.<br />
# Exercise consistently.<br />
# Finish my current book.<br />
# Complete the first section of my Python course.<br />
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== Goals I am considering ==<br />
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These are goals I might pursue, but I have not committed to them yet.<br />
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* Join a school club.<br />
* Improve my Spanish vocabulary.<br />
* Organize the photos on my phone.<br />
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== Recently completed goals ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Goal<br />
! Completed<br />
! What I learned<br />
|-<br />
| Organize my desk and study area<br />
| August 2026<br />
| It is easier to start homework when my desk is already clear.<br />
|-<br />
| Read a book during summer vacation<br />
| August 2026<br />
| Reading for a short time every evening worked better than trying to read for several hours at once.<br />
|-<br />
| Update my résumé<br />
| July 2026<br />
| Keeping a list of activities and accomplishments makes updating my résumé much easier.<br />
|}<br />
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== Breaking down a goal ==<br />
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A goal becomes easier to work toward when I identify specific actions I can take.<br />
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'''Example goal: Run a 5K without stopping'''<br />
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# Find a beginner 5K training plan.<br />
# Choose three days each week for running.<br />
# Record the distance I can currently run.<br />
# Gradually increase my running time.<br />
# Register for a local 5K.<br />
# Complete the race.<br />
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The '''goal''' is the outcome I want to achieve. The items above are '''tasks''' that help me achieve it.<br />
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== Questions to ask when setting a goal ==<br />
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* What specifically do I want to accomplish?<br />
* Why is this important to me?<br />
* How will I know when I have accomplished it?<br />
* When would I like to accomplish it?<br />
* What is the next action I can take?<br />
* Is the goal challenging but realistic?<br />
* Does it support one of my [[Long-term goals]]?<br />
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== Related pages ==<br />
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* [[Long-term goals]]<br />
* [[Weekly tasks]]<br />
* [[Monthly tasks]]<br />
* [[Habits]]<br />
* [[Things I want to learn more about]]<br />
* [[Skills development]]</div>Matt