A short-term goal is something you want to do soon. Short-term goals can help you make big changes.
A short-term goal is something you want to do in the near future. The near future can mean today, this week, this month, or even this year. A short-term goal is something you want to accomplish soon. Something that will take you a long time to accomplish is called a long-term goal.
Both long- and short-term goals can help you in your career. Short-term goals help you think about what you can do right away. Short-term goals can help you manage your time. Short-term goals might seem small, but completing them can lead to big accomplishments in your life and career.
Practice identifying short-term goals.
Directions: Look at the pair of pictures. Point your mouse on the picture you think shows a short-term goal.
Talk to the teacher after class.
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Go to community college.
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Get married and have a family. ![]() |
Apply for a job.
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Learn how to speak English fluently.
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Deposit a check this afternoon.
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Buy healthy groceries.
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Buy a house in five years.
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Arrive on time for work.
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Become a supervisor at work. ![]() |
Sometimes accomplishing short-term goals can help you achieve one big long-term goal. For example, arriving to work on time everyday can help you get promoted to a supervisor job.
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