Many people never accomplish their goals because they do not know how to set them.
A acronym that has been successful in helping me reach my goals is the word
S.M.A.R.T:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
Specific: Be very, very, very specific and as accurate as possible.
For instance, don't simply say, "I'm going on a diet"; say
"I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 3 months.
Measurable: Goals that are hard to measure are goals that are hard to meet. Before you commit to a goal, decide how you will monitor your progress. For goals that involve exercise or weight loss, you can keep track of how many pounds you can lift or how many miles you can walk or run. What ever your goals are, find ways to measure them, whether that includes a journal, a checklist a chart, a graph, a spreadsheet, or some other creative way to see how you are doing.
Attainable: Make sure the goal itself is reachable. Don't have a goal of losing thirty pounds in one week. Choose goals that lie just beyond your reach-not so easy that they don't challenge you, but not so difficult that they stretch you to the breaking point.
Realistic: I believe in dreaming big dreams and aiming high, but don't set yourself up for disappointment by trying to reach an urealistic goal. Assess all the factors that will affect your ability to reach your goals and work within those parameters. Make sure it is realistic, given your health and physical condition, finances, schedule, personal capacity, and other priotities.
Timely: People who set goals without target completion dates rarely accomplish their objectives. Give yourself deadlines by which to accomplish your goals. If you are working toward a goal over a long period of time, consider setting intermediate goals each week or month, to keep you on track.
Stay S.M.A.R.T
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