SMART Goals and Time Management

What does the "S" in SMART Goals stand for?

• Specific

• Standard

• Short

• Simple

Which of the following is a SMART goal for someone looking to practice wellness?

• I'm going to study more.

• On Tuesdays, I'm going to be more mindful.

• Twice a week, I'm going to go to McDonalds and order everything on the menu.

• I'm going to spend thirty minutes every day meditating or journaling before I go to work.

Which of the following is NOT an example of successful planning?

• Stick to the plan.

• Leave holes in your schedule for free time.

• Don’t overdo it.

• Making sure that you're as productive as possible.

What should you do if you accidentally forget to do a habit?

• Get upset and reprimand yourself for your carelessness.

• Double up the next day to make up for it.

• Accept that you missed a day and just make sure you don't miss a second one.

What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for?

• Achievable

• Awesome

• Autonomous

• Accessible

Which of the following is NOT an example of a measurable goal?

• By the end of the month, I will have read two books.

• I'll be able to run a mile in six minutes.

• I'm going to score an A on my math midterm.

• I'm going to sleep.

What does a goal need to have to be a SMART goal?

• Timeless

• Time-bound

• Time-saving

• Time-consuming

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Time management means always doing more than one task at the same time.
• Good time management means never taking breaks.
• Time management is about planning to get tasks done and doing them.
• One way to manage your time well is to ignore deadlines and focus on doing the most fun activities.

Which is not a strategy of time management?

• Make a list of things to do

• Memorizing every task that need to be completed

• Dedicate time to study

• Remain focus and on-task

If you aren't sure how long a task will take, you should...

• skip it

• give yourself only 5 minutes to finish it

• do it last

• give yourself extra time to finish it