SMART Goals

Goal setting is a valuable skill and is something which is needed in order to become successful. Whether they are short term goals or long term goals, if you have a vision of where you want to go in life and how you are going to get there, this will make the path much clearer.
SMART goals are a way of making the goal more focused and this will give you a better chance of reaching that goal.
SMART stands for:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time Based
What I will do is go through each of these points and break them down so that if you set goals in the future, you can use this template to make your goals more focused.
Specific
This means that the goal must be well-defined and it cannot be ambiguous in any way, shape or form. If you set a goal which is specific, it enables you to see the light at the end of the tunnel and if you can see the light, then you are more likely to make it to the other side.
Measurable
You will face obstacles and hit roadblocks along the way to reaching your goal. No one reaches their goal unscathed by life. Everyone goes through experiences and faces their own struggles. The measurable aspect of the SMART goal is used as an indicator of your success. How do you know when you have become successful in your goal? Do you want to complete a 100m race in 13 seconds? That is an example of how a goal can be measurable. Take this into account when setting your goal.
Achievable
With this one, I do feel there should be room for leeway. The definition for this aspect of the SMART goal is asking yourself if others have achieved the goal you have set for yourself? I do think that sometimes we do need to be adventurous and try things that have never been done before. That is what legends are made of. However, if the goal you are setting is minuscule, then I would say make the goal achievable.
Realistic
This is a very important one. You have to make sure that the goal is realistic. This is different to achievable because the latter means if someone else has achieved it before or not. So even if someone has not achieved it before, it could very well be realistic. If your goal is not realistic, then why is it a goal of yours? Think smart when setting goals!
Time-Based
Have an estimated time as to how long it will take for you to reach your goal. If the goal is for a race or something like that, then make the time very accurate but if the goal is over several years, then make the time aspect of SMART an educated guess. Think of the time in which you will be happy in accomplishing that goal.
Thanks for this! I feel like itโs time for me to create a decisive plan of my goals. I tend not to be specific and then get overwhelmed. ๐ท
Absolutely no problem! Yeah be specific when setting goals and this should ensure that your focus is fully on your goal
I also find that prioritizing is really important in goal setting. Especially when I have a big goal or lots of little goals. I can get overwhelmed and need to decide what to tackle first.
Ahh yes that makes a lot of sense! I always want to get things done instantly but itโs a process and some things take time ๐ท
I’m that way too. My patience is often tested. ๐
great post ! I’m writing a book about similar subject! setting a goal is so important and a lot of people neglect this, and in my opinion, actually writing it down so you can look at it every day (remind yourself) and as u mentioned it should be realistic ! thanks for sharing this!
Thank you soo much and I’m glad you agree ๐
Very inspiring,thanks for sharing.
Thanks Francis ๐๐ค
Most welcome. ๐
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We use this method at work for reviews. I’ve found it helpful in personal life, too. Especially the part about making it timely – I have many goals without deadlines, and I guess they’re just dreams!
Good to hear and yeah time is a really important aspect of goal setting โ๏ธ๐
I’m trying to set a goal of getting my last post promoted on all my channels (and check out others’ work!) by 12:30. Wish me luck!
Will do
Love the tips!!! Keep up with the good work. ๐๐๐
Thank youu!! I will definitely, please let me know of any topics you wish me to write about in the future which you think would help you. Always open to ideas
I will think and get back to you. ๐๐ผ
Yeah that’s no problem, take your time and when you have something you would like me to write about, simply put a comment on one of my posts ๐
Great post! When I was teaching, our staff used SMART goals to help in improving our instructional techniques.
Thank you soo much ๐
Yeah, many educational establishments use the SMART technique because it really does help
Yeah, it is a really efficient technique
Great post
Thank you very much
Thank you sooo much Luisa ๐