Short-Term &

Long-Term Goals

There are two main types of goals; short-term and long-term goals. A short term goal has a short time frame for accomplishment. Short-term goals are the things we are working on today, tomorrow, next week. They are usually goals that you can accomplish within a year. An example of a short-term goal – maintain a 3.0 GPA for the semester.

 

A long-term goal is a goal that is further in the future. Long-term goals represent the things you want to accomplish in one, two, or several years. Long-term goals are considered the major targets for your life. Example of a long-term goal – complete my degree in fine arts in four years.

 

Tip – To make sure that your short-term goals are leading to your long-term goals, it’s a good idea to work from your long-term goals to generate your short-term goals. Make sure that the things that you are doing daily, weekly, and monthly reflect the big picture of your long-term goals.