SMART Goals

What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

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

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

What does the A in SMART stand for?

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

• Admirable - a goal must impress people.

• Artistic - a goal must be creative.

• Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.

What does the R in SMART stand for?

• Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.
• Realistic - a goal must be realistic in how long it will take and the steps taken to achieve it.
• Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.
• Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.

What does the T in SMART stand for?

• Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.
• Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.
• Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.
• Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.
  

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

• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not specific enough
• Not measurable

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

• Not specific enough
• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not measurable

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

• Not specific enough
• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not measurable

What part of SMART is missing? I will play more computer games with my brother this semester.

• Not attainable
• Not measurable
• Not time bound
• Not specific enough

What part of SMART is missing? This month, the first time my mother asks me to do something, I will do what she asks.

• Not attainable
• Not measurable
• Not time bound
• Not specific enough

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