Achieve Your Dreams with SMART Goals
A program designed to help you set and achieve goals using the SMART method. It is designed to be a tool for personal growth and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Program Modules
Introduction to SMART Goals
Learn the basics of SMART goals and how they can transform your life.
Understand SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
DailyFamiliarize yourself with each component of the SMART acronym.
“SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time bound.”
Making Goals Specific
Learn how to define specific goals for better clarity and focus. We'll explore how making goals specific can increase your sense of self-efficacy.
Transform Vague Goals into Specific Ones
DailyRefine a vague goal into a specific, actionable statement. Consider how implementation intentions can help in this process.
“Instead of saying I want to get fit try I want to lose 10 by exercising three times a week”
Tracking Progress with Measurable Goals
Learn how to add numbers to your goals to easily track progress. We'll delve into the goal gradient effect and how seeing progress motivates you.
Quantify Your Goals
DailyAdd measurable components to your existing goals. Consider tracking your progress visually.
“For example I'll save $500 by the end of the month”
Setting Achievable Goals
Understand the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals. This ties directly into enhancing self-efficacy.
Breaking Down Big Goals
DailyBreak down a large goal into smaller, more manageable steps. Celebrating small wins builds momentum.
“Start small if you're a beginner like running a 5k before a marathon”
Aligning Goals with Relevance
Ensure your goals align with your life priorities. How does pursuing this goal impact your other values and commitments?
Assess Goal Relevance
DailyDetermine how your goals contribute to your overall life objectives. Is this goal intrinsically motivating?
“Want a promotion focus on job related skills”
Setting Time-Bound Goals
Learn how to set deadlines to create a sense of urgency and accountability. Explore how scarcity can increase motivation.
Add Deadlines to Your Goals
DailyDefine specific deadlines for your goals to increase motivation. Consider setting micro-deadlines.
“Instead of I'll learn Spanish someday try I'll complete an online Spanish course within 6 months”
Putting It All Together: A SMART Goal Example
See a complete example of a SMART goal and how to implement it. Identify social support systems you can leverage.
Analyze the Public Speaking Example
DailyBreak down the public speaking example and identify each SMART component. Who can you ask for feedback and support?
“I'll improve my public speaking skills by joining a club and practicing twice a month for 6 months aiming to deliver a 5minute speech confidently”
Implementation and Refinement
Learn how to implement your SMART goals and continuously refine your approach. Focus on habit stacking and celebrate wins.
Track Progress and Adjust
WeeklyMonitor your progress and adjust your goals and strategies as needed. Build tracking into your existing routines.
“Break big goals into smaller tasks celebrate small wins and keep refining your approach”
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the principles of SMART goals.
- Be able to define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals.
- Apply the SMART method to personal and professional goals.
- Track progress and adjust goals as needed.
- Improve productivity and achieve desired outcomes.
- Apply principles of self-efficacy, implementation intentions, and the goal gradient effect to enhance goal achievement.
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