Program Steps

The four steps in the Out and About Program Are:

  • animation of a person holding a puzzle piece, which piece completes a bridge to the word goal

    Step 1: Choosing a Goal

    A goal can be something you want to do or achieve, or something you want to change.

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  • A woman in a library, annotating documents

    Step 3: Tracking Your Goal

    Document what you are doing to accomplish your goals.

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  • Set SMART goals: Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time based. Line by line, an icon with an arrow pointing to each letter in the acronym. A target extends to the letter S, a pencil and ruler extend to the letter M, two people with arms in the air extend to A, a venn diagram extends to R, and a calendar extends to T

    Step 2: Setting a Short-Term SMART Goal

    Smart goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time based

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    Step 4: Reviewing and Celebrating Your Progress

    Recognize your achievement and plan your next goal.

    More About step 4