Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Sheya

S.M.A.R.T. goals are:

1. S-Specific -- Your goals should be detailed, rather than vaguely stated or half-thought-out. They should also be complete and at the same time not bundled with other goals. Each goal should be a single, clearly outlined step in the process.

2. M- Measurable -- Your goals should include clear metrics that let you know when you’ve completed them.

3. A- Attainable/Appropriate/Actionable -- Your goals should be something you can actually achieve, and not something that depends on luck or someone else’s actions. They also need to be a good fit for your passions, values and strengths. And they need to be something you can take real action on, not just a free-floating idea or emotional state.

4. R- Realistic – Your goals should be within the realm of the possible. It should also be goals that you can achieve in a healthy, sane manner.

5. T- Timely – Your goals need to be something you can do now, not later. And they need to have a definite starting and completion date (unless the end result is an ongoing habit).