When you set a goal, you have an objective or target in mind that you want to achieve. Whether the goal is professional and/or personal, it is important that the goal is SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and, time-bound).

(Note: Some of the resources below are from the NCFDD, for which you will need an account. Georgia State is a member of NCFDD, and faculty members have access to this service for free. Learn more and create your account by clicking here for instructions.)

Watch: Goal Setting

Learn more about goal setting through a video clip from the Georgia State Faculty Wellness Workshop Series with Dr. Cirleen DeBlaere.

Action Plans & Apps

Commit to achieving your goals using this goal action plan worksheet to journal next steps and your motivation for setting your goals.

Using apps like Click Up will also help you to stay on track with your goals and assist you in creating measurable and clear timelines. With Click Up’s free plan, users have access to calendars, lists, and documents for up to 5 other guests. 

Need help drawing a clear plan to avoid procrastination? Use this six step action plan to help get you over the hump and on the road toward meeting your goals.

Time to Write

Finding time to write during the academic year can be a challenge. The Office of Faculty Affairs leads a number of programs to support faculty writing:

• The Write in Network (WIN): A comprehensive 12-week cohort-based writing accountability program
• The Writing Tables: Day-long writing retreats for faculty

Writing during the summertime can also be challenging. Try using these summer writing strategies from NCFDD to make progress on your projects. (Note – an NCFDD log in is required – Georgia State is a member of NCFDD and faculty members have access to these services – please click here to learn more about how to create your NCFDD account.)

Recalibrating Your Standards

NCFDD provides insight into realistic goal setting for faculty with strategies on how to recalibrate your standards in your work. (Note – an NCFDD log in is required – Georgia State is a member of NCFDD and faculty members have access to these services – please click here to learn more about how to create your NCFDD account.)

Beyond the Classroom: Finances

Our goals can also go beyond our classrooms. We also make financial plans for ourselves and our families. The University System of Georgia offers employee resources for financial planning, investing, or saving. Take advantage of financial coaches or resources to help you start investing in your future.  

Online Learning Resources

For more self-directed learning on this topic, explore these courses offered by Linkedin Learning, available to you at no charge through the university. Please note that this isn’t an exhaustive list of courses on this topic. For more about LinkedIn Learning at Georgia State, visit the website of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education.