We are in full swing of the New Year! Whatever your New Year's resolution was, how is it coming?? The number 1 reason we fail at meeting our goals, is because we're not making SMART goals! If you're not familiar, this is life changing! So buckle-up and get ready for an “ah ha!” moment.
If you're struggling meeting your goals, here's why:
- You try to do too much
- You're not clear on where you are going
So let's talk about what is involved in a SMART goal! SMART is simply an acronym.
Specific: simple, sensible, significant
Measurable: meaningful, motivating
Achievable: agreed, attainable
Relevant: reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based
Time-bound: time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive
Let's dive a little deeper on how to use your SMART goals!
Specific
When drafting your goal, answer the 5 W's:
- What do I want to accomplish?
- Why is the goal important?
- Who is involved?
- Where is it located?
- Which resources are involved?
Measurable
When measuring your SMART goal, consider these questions:
- How much?
- How many?
- How will I know when I have reached my goal?
Achievable
You want to ensure that you can achieve the goal that you are setting:
- What opportunities should you say “yes” to that is in alignment with your goal VS. what should you say “no” to?
- How realistic is your goal?
Example:
If your goal requires a certain budget, make sure you have the funds for it.
Relevant
Ensuring whether the goal matters to you, ask yourself:
- Is it right?
- Is it applicable to something that is important to you?
Time-bound
Every SMART goal needs a deadline, so you can ensure you're giving yourself enough time to meet the deadline on your calendar. This is where time-blocking becomes essential in supporting your goal.
Give it a try and see how defining a SMART goal can help you GSD! And if you need a little push, reach out to us and we'll help you get there!
