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Create a Goal Step 1 of 6

This is the Create a Goal Step 1 page. It is the first step in setting up a new Goal. Use this page to enter the name, description and type of Goal you are setting up.

List of Goal Examples - Select this link to go to the Goal Examples page. It shows several examples of Goals that have already been created. You can set up a Goal by using one of these examples as a starting point.

My Goal Name (Required) - Enter the name of your new Goal. You can enter up to 150 characters, including letters, spaces, and punctuation.

My Goal Description - Use this section to enter more information about your new Goal. This field is limited to 500 characters. There are two areas that might be helpful in your Goal description:

  • Why this Goal is important to you
  • How you want to accomplish this Goal

My Goal Type (Required - Choose One) - Use this section to set what type of Goal you are setting up. Options include:

  • Finance - Select this option if your Goal is related to money, budget or savings.
  • Living Situation - Select this option if your Goal is related to where or how you live.
  • Work - Select this option if your Goal is related to your job or job search.
  • Health - Select this option if your Goal is related to your health or well being.
  • Spirituality - Select this option if your Goal is related to spiritual growth and inner peace.
  • Leisure Activity - Select this option if your Goal is related to your hobbies or fun activities.
  • Relationships - Select this option if your Goal is related to how you would like to get along with other people.
  • Learning - Select this option if your Goal is related to education or gaining knowledge in other areas.
  • Other - Select this option if your Goal does not fit into one of the other types on this list (for example: Go To School).

Save - Select this button to save the changes you made.

Exit - Select this button to return to the My Goals Introduction page. Any unsaved information you have entered will be lost.

Next Step - Select this button to continue to the Create a Goal Step 2 page.