positives
direct attention
increases effort
increase motivation
develop different strategies
generally increases self confidence and reduces anxiety
SMART
specific- clear goals
measureable- data driven
achievable- not too challenging
recorded- monitor progress
time-deadline
performance goals
goal directed towards end performance
outcome goals
goals directed towards the end result
process goals
goals directed towards skill improvement
long term goal
clear target to acheive
short term goals
must be made of hort term goals that build towards acheivinh the long term goal. these provide more regular opportunities for success and increase motivation as well as controlling anxiety
agreed goals
goals set through agreement are more effective than those set by others. this increases motivation to achieve