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Create your Action Diary

You want to do something to help yourself. But how do you stick to it?

Answer: Make an Action Diary

Just fill in the fields below and at the end you can print it off and use it as your personal plan of action.

Action Diary

1. Type your goal into the space below:

2. Is my goal specific enough?
You are more likely to achieve specific goals (like 'bring my irish grades up to B') than vague goals (like 'do better at school')

3. Why do I want it?:
Type in some reasons why you want to do this.

4. How will I do it?
Split your goal into small steps and it will get much easier. List a few simple things you can do every day to reach your goal. Don't think of them as chores just simple daily habits you can get used to.

5. What can trip me up?
When you set yourself a goal it's a good idea to think of what could go wrong at the same time. So you're ready for the problem before it happens. For example, if you're trying to eat healthily, ask your family no to leave temptation food where you can find it.
List anything that may trip you up or stop you reaching your goal.

6. Who can help me?
Some goals depend on another person's help (such as aparent buying certain foods or driving you to places). Type in the name of someone you know will help you and make sure you discuss it with them.

7. When will I start?
Use the space below to make a start date. Choose a day that you know will give you the best chance to be ready.

8. What if I feel like giving up?
Think of some things you can say to yourself to cheer you on when your willpower is low.

9. Email
Enter your email here if you want to email your plan to yourself.

10. Name
Enter your name here if you want to email your plan to yourself.

Congratulations on setting your goal and making plans to stick to it. Now you can email it to yourself or print it out and put it in a place where you'll see it every day like on your bedroom mirror or the back of your door.

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Create your Action Diary

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