Goal Setting for Singers 

 
Goal Setting ​resources are everywhere! Books, journals, podcasts...everyone seems to advertise the
magic bullet for reaching your potential. The truth is, everyone is motivated differently and each goal
can feel a little different.

Establishing goals​ is the first step. Defining a goal that is ​Meaningful​, ​Actionable​, and ​Measurable ​sets
us up for success, regardless of our motivational style.
* Meaningful: ​ What’s the ​why​? What is the value of both the end result and the process of
working toward it? Clarity of vision can be highly motivating and essential for determining the
steps forward.
* Actionable: ​What needs to be done? What small steps can be taken immediately to build
momentum? How can you break the process down into smaller tasks so there is always a way
to make progress?
* Measurable: ​(​Cue Whitney Houston​) How will I know that I’ve made progress or attained my
present goal? Can I imagine what it would look and feel like? That vision for the future,
combined with my why can buoy me in times of challenge.

Rest and Recovery​ are essential to growth. The types of goals that require planning also take time to
complete. While sometimes it’s necessary to push through aversion or fear to get things done, it’s also
important to take time to ​rest, recover​ and ​reflect ​on all we’ve accomplished so far.
 
Goal Inquiry 
 
Does goal setting feel good to me? Why or why not?

How do I like to organize my goal setting?

What motivates me? 

©​2020 Shauna Fallihee www.embodiedsinger.com

 Goal Worksheet

Goal: 
Date Begun: 
 
Steps: 
 
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Date Completed:  
 
What I Learned Pursuing This Goal: 
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Goal: 
Date Begun: 
 
Steps: 
 
❏ _________________________________________________ (​can be completed within 24 hours​)
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Date Completed:  
 
What I Learned Pursuing This Goal: 
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©​2020 Shauna Fallihee www.embodiedsinger.com