SMART Goals

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What does the M in SMART stand for?

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Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

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What does the A in SMART stand for?

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Attainable - a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.

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What does the R in SMART stand for?

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Realistic - a goal must be realistic in how long it will take and the steps taken to achieve it.

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What does the T in SMART stand for?

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Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.

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What part of SMART is missing from this goal? I will improve my grade in science by the end of the semester.

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Not measurable

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What part of SMART is missing? I will exercise at the gym three times a week.

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Not time-bound

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What part of SMART is missing? I will read thirty novels by the end of this month.

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Not attainable

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All are reasons why it is important to set goals EXCEPT... they motivate us, they keep you from being focused, they give your life direction, they help you see progress

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they keep you from being focused

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Which of the following time frames described would fit the definition of a short-term goal? next week, a month, 3 weeks, all of the above

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all of the above

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The words "some," "many," "more," and "a lot" keep goals from being

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Measurable