The GPDC Steps in Detail:

GOAL:
What do you want to do or accomplish?
Why is this goal important to you?
Example: Get a drink of water.

PLAN:
How will you do it?
Break the goal into small, manageable steps.
Example: 1. Stand up. 2. Walk to the door. 3. Open the door…

DO:
Carry out the plan you made.
Initiate the actions and focus on the task.
Example: Walk down the hallway to the water fountain.

CHECK:
Stop and think: Did the plan work?
Evaluate what happened, how you feel, and what worked or didn’t.
Example: Did I get a drink? Was it easy? What could be better next time?
This step often leads back to creating a new, revised plan.

Key Benefits:
Builds Skills: Enhances problem-solving, planning, and self-evaluation.
Reduces Anxiety: Helps people feel more in control in new situations.
Encourages Learning: Mistakes are seen as part of the process, leading to new strategies.
Adaptable: Can be used for daily tasks or significant skill learning, from walking to writing.