Supporting Lives mission is to support people and communities in reaching their potential by improving safety and health status, and increase educational and employment success.
Getting involved with Supporting Lives is enriching — you can make a real difference in the lives of the men and women in Suncoast Area who are willing, ready, and able to become self-sufficient
-What is a Goal? – Know your target
-How to Set Goals – Break it down, break it down…
-SMART Goals – Improve your chances of hitting your target
-Learning from Experience – Set goals after each interview
What is a Goal? – Know your target
A goal gives you a target. Goals help you focus your energy and give you a sense of purpose.
Goals help you break down what might feel impossible into smaller action steps that you can manage.
Goals can focus on any aspect of your life – employment, as well as housing, health, relationship, family, education, and more.
How to Set Goals: Break it down, break it down…
It’s important to have big goals, but it’s just as important to break those goals down into smaller goals and sub-actions.
If your goal is to “Get a Job,” you’ll need to break that down into smaller steps you will take to get there.
SMART Goals: Improve your chances of hitting your target
Your goals should measure up to these 5 qualities. They should be…
Specific: What type of job are you looking for? It helps to focus your search.
Measurable: Say exactly what you will do – “send six resumes” vs. “send resumes.”
Accountable: Make sure that you are the one accountable for your goal.
Realistic: Set yourself up for success – what do you need to do to get there?
Timely: Set specific deadlines for your sub-actions and revise as needed.
Put your goal in writing – Download our SMART Goals Worksheet today.
Learning from Experience: Set goals after each interview
Goals should not be set in stone – they will change over time. Review your goals and revise as needed. Learn from experience and set new goals based on what you learn.