When I first started in recovery in 98 I asked that same question...I never really knew how to set goals....I think its differeent for everyone so I would like to share how I've come to set goals...I learned that first goals can change,are flexible..also I look at it like a soccer game...whatever goal I set either long term...like I did years ago when I set out to volunteer...or short term like drawing a picture or getting a rock painting done in a week....I realize there are going to be obstacles and sometimes ill fall ...at times I'm able to get up and continue on my own and other times I need help getting up by my (treatment)team mates....though wen I'm unable to reach a goal I realize its ok....and I try again or set a new goal...even something like walking to library....could be a goal...or cleaning my apartment....I also found journaling and writing down what I would like to achieve helpful and ways to go about accomplishing them....I hope this made sense.....