• Getting started video
• About Wellbeing
• Wellbeing Temperature
• Can You Bottle Happiness?
• Goal Setting
  • Introduction
  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Step 3
  • Step 4
  • Step 5
  • Step 6
  • Step 7
  • Suggestions - What next?
• Problem Solving
• Mindfulness
• Ten-Minute Walk
• Virtual Gallery - Change the Mood with Music
• Recovery Signposting
• Health Rocks Trail
• Wellbeing Trail - discover Manchester Art Gallery

Introduction

So what's all the fuss about goals anyway?

• Having goals to work towards can help us feel empowered and more in charge of life

• Goals can help organise our routine and give us a sense of purpose and meaning

• Accomplishing goals can inspire, energise and motivate us to succeed

• Goals can give us a sense of where we are going, and how far we have come

• Goals can stretch and challenge us positively, and give us a big confidence boost, particularly when we see progress, and so know that our goal is being achieved

• Goals can open our eyes to new possibilities and opportunities and support us to make positive changes

• Studies show that if we write down a goal, and, even better, spend time creating a plan for achieving it, we’re far more likely to be successful than if we just think about a goal

Why not have a go and see for yourself!

What might this exercise offer?

Wanting to set yourself a goal, but don’t know how? This exercise is a step-by-step guide to goal setting, from deciding on a goal, to troubleshooting potential difficulties. Take from it what is helpful to you.

How long will the exercise take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes to complete, but don’t feel you to have complete it all in one go. Examples are shown after each instruction to assist you.

You will need:

• A print off of the goal setting templates or A4 lined or plain paper so you can copy the templates out from the screen – they are simple to copy

• A pen/ pencil