Select a goal—something you would like
to change about yourself. Perhaps you would like to stop smoking, control
drinking, improve study habits, manage time better, or change eating or
exercise habits. It is critical that your goal be measurable, attainable, positive,
and significant to you.
Describe the goal as target behaviors.
What specific behaviors do you want to increase or decrease?
Choose a means of monitoring your
progress, such as a chart or a behavioral diary.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word contract
that states all of the above points and specifies both internal and external
consequences for actions in a realistic timeframe, such as short-term rewards
for adhering to the contract and a long-term reward for meeting your goals.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
