Decision-Making and Goal Setting
Decision-making skills are essential tools that help you make choices about your health. Good decisions move you toward optimal health through a process: define the problem, explore alternatives, select the best option, act on it, and evaluate the results.
Setting SMART goals gives your health journey direction and purpose. A good health goal should be Specific (clearly defined), Measurable (trackable), Action-oriented (focused on behaviors), Realistic (achievable), and Timely (with deadlines).
For example, instead of saying "I want to get into college," a SMART goal would specify which college, what GPA you need, what actions you'll take to prepare, whether it's realistic for your situation, and when you'll apply.
Pro Tip: Write down your SMART health goals and review them regularly. People who write down their goals are significantly more likely to achieve them!