Want to improve the chances of reaching your goal? Studies show that putting your SMART goals into writing and reviewing them regularly will increase your chances of success. In fact, some studies show that you are as much as 42% more likely to follow through with your goals if you…
Timing is everthing Deadlines are important motivators in goal setting, that’s why the T, in SMART Goals, refers to the term time bound. Time bound means the time you allocate for you to complete your goal. Start and End Dates An obvious start and end date for your goals are…
The “R” factor In goal setting, the “R factor” refers to the relevance that the particular goal has in your life. Relevance is the R, in the SMART Goals method of goal setting. R = Critical to your success This part of setting a goal for yourself is crucial because…
The “A” in SMART The A, in SMART Goals, represents attainable. When setting goals, be sure to choose a goal that is attainable – your goals should be within reasonable reach for you. Stretch, but don’t overdo it Although the goals you set should stretch you out of your comfort…
The “M” in SMART Measuring your progress for the goals you’ve set is the second part of the SMART Goals method. After all, you won’t know if you’re making progress or gaining on your goal without a way to measure it. When progress is measurable, you can track how far…
Specificity is crucial as it relates to mapping out the goals you set for yourself. Overly generalized goals will produce a lack of direction and ability to focus on what’s important. Goals that are too vague will end up setting you up for failure. Let’s look at an example. Let’s…
What are Goals? We can define goals as objects of a person’s ambition or an aim at a desired result. Most of us have some goals set out for ourselves to improve our lives. We can relate your goals to personal or professional progress. Either way, without goals, there’s not…