Set and Achieve SMART Goals

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Answer:

set deadlines and target dates

SMART in detail

Specific

Be very clear about what you want to accomplish.

Measurable

How are you going to measure your progress?

Achievable / Attainable

Do you have the tools/skills you need, or can you get them?

Relevant

Does your goal make sense? Why are you pursuing it?

Time-Bound

Be realistic about how long it will take to achieve.

Tips on SMART goals

This video provides even more ideas and advice.

Quiz

If you want to be a singer, which goal is measurable?

Answer:

I want to get paid to perform.

Take Action

Break big goals into smaller steps. When you focus on creating SMART goals, you set a path to success.

Now it is your turn. Set a new goal, make it SMART and see what happens!

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“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Do you have a dream? A target? A big goal? A small objective?

Whatever you want to achieve, let’s make it happen with SMART goal-setting.

What is a SMART goal?

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

A goal that is SMART uses these standards to help increase the chances of achieving a goal. When you set SMART goals, you are more likely to achieve success.

Did you know?

The SMART acronym first appeared in the November 1981 issue of Management Review in the United States.

The 5 elements of SMART goals

This video explains SMART goal-setting in detail.

Quiz

How can you make goals time-bound?