<li>should be a "personal growth" goal vs. a "therapy goal" - e.g., 'to be more decisive,' 'to be a better listener,' 'to speak up more,' 'to be more spontaneous,' 'to be better organized,' 'to be less critical.' Not: 'to get over my depression,' 'come to terms with my parents' divorce,' 'work through a trauma.'</li>
<li>should be something you've tried to succeed at in the past, but have not made the progress you wanted (or the progress has been too temporary) [this will almost ensure you are picking an 'adaptive' vs. a 'technical' improvement goal]</li>
<li>should matter to you enough that you will want to stay connected to it throughout the course, but should not feel so sensitive or raw that you would be uncomfortable sharing it with the members of your online section (if you choose to do so). The teaching team will always be able to see your diary.</li>
<li>Do not edit yourself at this point. There are no wrong answers. Use this space to brainstorm.</li>
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<p>Do not edit yourself at this point. There are no wrong answers. Use this space to brainstorm.</p>
<p>Before you select from among them, consider getting input from others. People that know you well may have a different idea of what changes would benefit you most. To complete this exercise, seek input from at least 3 people who know you well. What do they think would be a valuable thing for you to get better at? You might ask them: "Given how well you know me, if I could get significantly better at just one thing, what would you suggest that one thing should be?"</p>
<p>Before you select from among them, consider getting input from others. People that know you well may have a different idea of what changes would benefit you most. To complete this exercise, seek <strong>input from at least 3 people who know you well</strong>. What do they think would be a valuable thing for you to get better at? You might ask them: "Given how well you know me, if I could get significantly better at just one thing, what would you suggest that one thing should be?"</p>
<p>If you don't wish to ask anyone for feedback at this point, you may also think about past evaluations and feedback you have received.</p>
<p>Use this space to describe the feedback you received. What do they think about these goals? Do they think they are relevant to you? What goals did they mention that you may not have thought of? Do those additional goals make sense to you?</p>
<p>Now that you have received feedback from others, would you like to revise your brainstorm list? Which goals are the most interesting to you now? Which goals are you most considering pursuing?</p>
<p>Now, let's make sure your goal meets the criteria for a strong column 1. Here is your goal:</p>
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<quizzname="goal-true"type="yes-no-unsure">
<question>Is this goal true for you?</question>
<tip>A goal that is true to you ___. Please enter a new goal that does meet these criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="no">Text on why it is important to choose a goal that is true for you and instructions to go back and revise your goal to make it meet the criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="unsure">Help on what true means.</tip>
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<quizzname="goal_implicate"type="yes-no-unsure">
<quizzname="goal-implicate"type="yes-no-unsure">
<question>Does this goal implicate you?</question>
<tip>A goal that implicates you ____. Please enter a new goal that does meet these criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="no">Text on why it is important to choose a goal that implicates you and instructions to go back and revise your goal to make it meet the criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="unsure">Help on what 'implicates you' means.</tip>
<question>Is there room for improvement?</question>
<tipreject="no">Text on why it is important to choose a goal that has room for improvement and instructions to go back and revise your goal to make it meet the criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="unsure">Help on what 'room for improvement' means.</tip>
<quizzname="goal-important"type="rating-unsure"low="Not at all important to me"high="Very important to me">
<question>How important is it to you?</question>
<tip>Please enter a goal which is important for you.</tip>
<tipreject="1 2 3">Text on why it is important to choose a goal that is important to you and instructions to go back and revise your goal to make it meet the criteria.</tip>
<tipreject="unsure">Help on what 'important' means.</tip>
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Great! You have indicated that you have chosen a goal that is true for you, implicates you, has room for improvement, and is important to you. You are now ready to move onto the next step.
