Setting Priorities and Action Plans

Preview Points

• As part of self-management skills, it helps to know how to set priorities and create action plans for goals.
• Setting priorities is about identifying what is important to pursue.
• Action plans are the specific steps you’ll take to achieve certain goals.

Contents

• Brainstorm ways that you can achieve your goal.
• Break larger goals down into smaller, manageable steps. What are the most important steps you need to take to achieve your goal?
• Choose a reward that you can give to yourself for accomplishing steps toward reaching your overall goal.
• Review your goal regularly, and monitor the progress you are making toward the goal.

Concluding Points

• These are some simple steps to take to start making progress toward a goal.