Goal Setting and S.M.A.R.T. Principles

Why might someone struggle to achieve their goals, even if they try hard?

• They don't have enough talent.

• Their goals are not structured well.

• They are not motivated enough.

• They don't have enough friends to help them.

What does the 'S' in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?

• Simple

• Specific

• Strong

• Successful

What does the 'M' in S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?

• Meaningful

• Motivating

• Measurable

• Memorable

Which of these goals is the most specific?

• Get healthy.

• Lose weight.

• Lose ten pounds.

• Exercise more often.

Why is it important for a goal to be measurable?

• To make it harder to achieve.

• To know if you have succeeded.

• To impress other people.

• To make the goal longer.

What does it mean for a goal to be "actionable"?

• It is a goal that is easy to do.

• It is a goal that requires no effort.

• It is a goal that has a clear plan for how to achieve it.

• It is a goal that can be done quickly.

If a main goal has too many actions or is unclear, what should you do?

• Give up on the goal.

• Ask someone else to do it.

• Break it down into smaller, manageable sub-goals.

• Wait for the goal to become clearer on its own.

Why is it important to make sure your goals are relevant?

• To make sure they are easy to measure.

• To ensure they fit with your other important goals.

• To make them more specific.

• To help you finish them faster.

Why should a goal be "time-bound"?

• To make it more difficult.

• To provide motivation and track progress.

• To ensure it takes a long time.

• To make it less specific.

What does it mean that goal setting is an "ongoing process"?

• You only set goals once in your life.

• Goals never change once they are set.

• You should regularly review and adjust your goals.

• It means goals are always easy to achieve.