SMART GOALS

What does SMART stand for in SMART goal setting?

• Specific, Meaningful, Actionable, Rewarding, Trackable

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound

• Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

• Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Rational, Timed

Why is it important to set goals that are Specific?

• To share them easily with others

• To make them clear and well-defined, increasing the likelihood of accomplishment

• To make them less challenging

• To ensure they are easy to achieve

What makes a goal Measurable?

• How relevant it is to your personal interests

• Being able to track progress with quantifiable data or criteria

• Having a clear reward at the end

• The amount of time it takes to achieve it

Why should goals be Attainable?

• To ensure they can be achieved without any effort

• To make sure they do not challenge you

• To guarantee they are realistic and within reach

• To allow for easy sharing with friends

What does it mean for a goal to be Relevant?

• It is related to current trends

• It is popular and widely accepted

• It is easy to accomplish

• It helps you advance academically or personally

Why is setting a Time-Bound goal important?

• To share it easily with others

• To create a sense of urgency and a deadline for achievement

• To make it less challenging

• To ensure it can be achieved at any time

What is the benefit of writing down your SMART goals?

• It makes them easier to forget

• It ensures they are vague and flexible

• It makes them concrete and increases the likelihood of success

• It guarantees immediate success

How should you structure each action item when writing down your goals?

• With a focus on the rewards only

• By listing all possible outcomes

• Starting with a verb-noun structure

• With a detailed description of potential obstacles

What is a key step in the SMART goal-setting process?

• Setting unrealistic expectations

• Ignoring any potential obstacles

• Focusing on goals set by others

• Writing down your goals

What does setting a goal that is Measurable allow you to do?

• Ignore the goal's progress

• Track your progress and stay motivated

• Achieve the goal without any effort

• Make the goal less specific