Set goals you can achieve. To make sure you can do this – use the SMART goals system.

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SMART Goals

S – SPECIFIC

What is the goal that you want to achieve?

Be specific about it – as detailed as possible. When you write it out – include everything you can possibly think of so that you know what you need to achieve when you accomplish it. That way, when you  get to your goal, you won’t feel as though you are missing something.

M – Measurable

How will you know you’ve reached your goal?

Make a checklist of everything you’ll have to accomplish to know that you’ve achieved the goal. Once you’ve completed that list you’ll know that you’ve made it.

Alternatively, is there some instrument you can use to measure your goal?

A – Attainable

Can you reach the goal?

Do you have the skills and capabilities to reach your goal? Do you have what it takes to do it? Before you embark on an ego trip, take a step back and be real with yourself and really think about if you have everything it takes to do it.

This also include the time and resources to achieve the goal. If you have many other projects and responsibilities, you may not be able to fit the steps in achieving the goals into your schedule. This can also affect the attainability of whether or not you can reach the goal as well.

R – Realistic

Is the goal realistic?

Is this goal achievable by anyone? Is it more of a dream or can it really happen in this day and time? Only you can make this determination. Many people have told inventors and designers that they were dreaming when  they have created some of the most amazing discoveries of this world, but they did it. However, it’s on you to take a step back and really think about whether your goal is realistic.

If your goal isn’t realistic that doesn’t mean you have to get rid of it, sometimes all you need to do is make small adjustments to bring it out of the clouds a little more.

T – Timely

How long will it take you to reach the goal?

Holding yourself accountable and giving yourself a time will give yourself something to work towards. If you give yourself free reign of when to complete your goal, you may never get to it. Keeping yourself on a schedule will keep you on a path to successfully achieving your goal.

SMART Goal Examples

To help you understand how SMART goals work, here are some SMART goal examples:

Lose one pound a week

This is a SMART goal because:

Specific: One pound

Measurable: You can weigh yourself

Achievable: What most nutrionists advise as healthy weight loss

Realistic: What most nutritionists advise as realistic

Timely: You are committing yourself to one week

Sign on 5 new clients in one month

this is a SMART goal because:

Specific: 5 new clients

Measurable: You can follow how many new clients your employees sign on

Achievable: Depending on your business, it could be achievable

Realistic: Depending on your business, it could be realistic

Timely: One month

Do you have some SMART goal examples you would like to share in the comment below?

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