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Valued goals: 

SMART goal-setting

 

Why?

Values reflect who you wish to be when you are at your best.  Values are what you believe to be important in the way you live.  When your actions match your values, your wellbeing grows!

The Thrive © Approach to Wellbeing offers a 3-Step Approach to help you set and meet a Valued Goal.

 

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The Thrive © Approach to Wellbeing is grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy(link is external) (CBT) and Behaviour Activation(link is external) (BA). CBT and BA are powerful, evidence-based interventions used to treat many disorders like anxiety and depression. CBT reveals the links among thoughts (cognitions), actions (behaviours) and feelings.  BA helps you set goals you can meet (actions).

CBT and BA can also promote happiness and wellbeing.  Once you know what you most value (thoughts), you can set an achievable goal (actions) to fulfill your values to increase happiness (feelings). 


 

STEP 1:
Assess how you are doing in the THRIVE action area.

STEP 2:
Set one Valued Goal

Step 3:
Track your progress


Take the THRIVE Quiz

 

 

 

As above, there are 3 steps in the THRIVE © Approach  to Wellbeing:

Step 1: Self- assess to get a baseline. How would are doing in the THRIVE domains. (hyperlink to THRIVE Quiz here)   

Step 2: Set your goal.  Identify one goal in one of the THRIVE action areas. Make it a SMART goal to increase success. (hyperlink to Valued goal section’s SMART goal resource here) 

Step 3: Track your progress. Use a method to monitor your progress- we recommend using The Wellness App, our free, web-based support tool usable on any device. (hyperlink to App here)

 

 

Ideas to Get Started!

Setting and meeting a Valued Goal is not always easy, but it is possible with the help of a few useful tools!

Fountain of Health invites you to meet a Valued Goal using our 3-Step Approach:

Step 1: Get a Baseline: Self-Assessment (Cognitions)

Take the THRIVE Quiz (hyperlink to the quiz). Assess how you think you are doing in each of the THRIVE action areas!

 

Step 2: Set a Valued Goal (Behaviours)

You are invited to set a goal in one of the THRIVE domains that you value. Which THRIVE domain would have meaning or value to you right now? Select one action area:

 

Thoughts: Having more positive and helpful thoughts
Health Habits: Taking better care of your physical wellbeing (more physical activity or healthier eating)

Relationships: Having closer, more positive relationships with others
Interests- Learning something new and interesting to you

Valued Goals- Learning how to set and meet useful goals
Emotions- Taking better care of your mental/ emotional wellbeing

Choosing a goal that you value will help you to keep going, even when you face setbacks.

When you meet a Valued Goal, you will encourage yourself and say, “I did this!” and be more likely to repeat it. When you do not meet a Valued Goal, you will be more likely to problem-solve to overcome barriers to success for next time.


What makes a goal successful?

A successful goal is one that is meaningful, fun and realistic!

You are more likely to meet and repeat a goal if it is something you enjoy! Choose an activity you will enjoy doing or find rewarding.  If you meet an enjoyable goal, you will think, “That was fun and rewarding. I want to do it again.”


How can you stick with goals over time?

A health behaviour that you repeat over time will become a new habit and a part of your identity. For example, instead of thinking “I should jog” you will think “I am a jogger” or “I am someone who jogs.” This shift in identity promotes long-term motivation to keep the health behaviour going over time, even in the face of setbacks or difficulties.

 

Set yourself up for success: Make it SMART!

SMART goals are ones that are Specific, Measurable and Meaningful, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-limited. SMART goals can also be tiny, “micro” goals, that still have an impact.

 

To make your goal “SMARTer” answer the following “where, when and how” questions below:

 

WHERE will you do this behaviour?

WHEN will you do this behaviour?

HOW will you increase your chances of success?

HOW will you measure your success?

            Is there a way to know or measure if you complete your goal?

 

HOW realistic is your goal? (not at all, neutral, very realistic)

How confident are you about completing this goal? (not at all, neutral, very confident) 

Is this activity safe for you to do?
Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider to ensure your goal is safe for you.

                                                                                             

Step 3: Track your goal!

Use The Wellness App to help you set, track and meet your goal. Get encouragement notifications by email. Use the calendar to track your progress. Register here (hyperlink)

 

 

 

Set a Valued Goal!

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Set a valued SMART positive thinking goal from the Ideas to get Started list, or choose one of your own. Remember the more specific, measurable and realistic your goal, the more likely you are to succeed!

Invitation: We invite you to try out The Wellness App(link is external) to track your goal over the next 4 weeks. No goal is too small and The Wellness App will encourage you along the way!

Explore Further!

Still not sure what to do?
Learn more about the science behind positive thinking in Evidence(link is external) section and explore these links:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy(link is external)
Behaviour Activation(link is external)

 

LINKS TO THE THRIVE © APPROACH TO WELLBEING DOMAINS:

                                              

 

 

LINKS TO THE THRIVE LEARNING CENTRE RESOURCES