Write SMART Goals (S.M.A.R.T. Goals) to Work Smarter not Harder

S.M.A.R.T. goal setting uses a powerful framework to effectively set and Achieve objectives   the acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.   let's break down each of those components. S is for specific. This means your goal should be well-defined and clear. Instead of saying I want to win a scholarship a specific goal would be    I will complete one scholarship application per week M is for measurable a goal's success criteria ought  to be measurable so that you could track progress  for example if your goal is to read a book for   school you might say I will read 20 Pages a day and when you get to 20 you know you've met your goal A is for achievable your goal ought to  be realistic and attainable. it's important to challenge yourself but setting goals that are too  far-fetched can lead to frustration. an achievable goal takes into consideration your available  resources time and skills. for instance if you're learning a new language a realistic goal could be I will learn 50 new vocabulary words every week R is for Relevant your goal should align with your overall objectives values and priorities it should contribute to your life for example if your long-term goal is to earn your driver's license a relevant goal could be I will sign up for and complete driver's education this fall T is for time bound your goal should have a specific time frame or deadline this adds a sense of urgency and helps you stay focused so instead of saying I'll run a 5k someday a Time-bound goal would be I will build up my ability to run a 5k within 6 months by using the smart framework you're setting yourself up for success the specificity ensures you know  exactly what you're aiming for the measurability lets you track your progress achievability keeps you motivated relevance ensures your efforts align with your larger goals and the time-bound aspect prevents procrastination keeping you accountable for your goals whether you're striving for personal growth career success or any other aspiration crafting smart goals can be a game-changer in transforming your dreams into reality

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Length: 3min 10sec (190 seconds)

Published: Sun Sep 10 2023