1. I-D-A-H-O Goal setting
The Acronym
• Identify (What is the goal?)
• Duration (What is the timeframe for achieving the goal?)
• Actualize the Steps (How will you achieve the goal?)
• Help (What assistance and resources will you need?)
• Observe (What is the timeframe for achieving the goal?)
2. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
Actualizing the steps: develop your Action Plan
• Break down larger tasks/projects into smaller chunks
• List steps and deadlines
• Write down barriers and solutions to the barriers
• Reflect on your support
• Find your go-to people
3. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
The Action Plan
I need to schedule an appointment, prepare a rough
draft, but I’m also doing that one thing on that day but I
can’t really remember where that’s at but I’ll still need
to submit that draft to the writing center before I can
make the edits necessary to submit the final draft and
pass the class.
4. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
The Action Plan
I need to schedule an appointment, prepare a rough
draft, but I’m also doing that one thing on that day but I
can’t really remember where that’s at but I’ll still need
to submit that draft to the writing center before I can
make the edits necessary to submit the final draft and
pass the class.
5. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
Actualizing the steps: develop your Action Plan
• Break down larger tasks/projects into smaller chunks
• List steps and deadlines
• Write down barriers and solutions to the barriers
• Reflect on your support
• Find your go-to people
6. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
The Action Plan
• Schedule appointment with writing center (03/06)
• Prepare rough draft (03/07)
• Submit rough draft to writing center (03/10)
• Edit draft with writing tutor’s suggestions (03/12)
• Submit final draft (03/13)
7. Try it! With these scenarios, how would
you make an IDAHO Goal?
8. Example #1
• I-Pass Bio 114 Exam #3
• D-Due November 2nd
• A-Study Chapters 15-25
• H-I don’t need any help
• O-I’ve gotten some studying done already
9. Example #2
• I- I want to apply for a BP internship
• D- Application date Feb. 15th
• A-
• Read Application
• Prepare materials
• Revise by Feb 10th
• Submit Application Feb 14th
• H- Ask one of my friends to look at it
• O- Are my materials done by Feb 10th?
10. I-D-A-H-O goal setting
Things to Remember
• Goals provide structure and focus
• Either in the long term or the short term
• Be specific
• From creation to execution
• Find balance
• Challenge yourself
• Use them as motivation for further success
Editor's Notes
Ask class to define waypower
Ask class to define waypower
What is great about this example is that steps cannot be completed until you complete the prior step
Ask class to define waypower
Ask class to define waypower
What is great about this example is that steps cannot be completed until you complete the prior step
