Goal setting can give you a sense of direction and motivation. Creating SMART goals make it easy to create an action plan, track progress, and maximize the chances of success. > Tip: SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant or Realistic, and Time-bound. # What is one goal you want to work toward? I want to... My goal is to... > [!info] SMART Goal: Specific > A specific goal has a higher likelihood of getting achieved. Ask yourself: Who is involved in this goal? What do I want to accomplish? When and where do I want to achieve this goal? Why do I want to achieve this goal? > _Tip: Remember the who, what, when, where, and why._ # Write about the specifics of your goal. First... I will... Next... I'm going to... > [!info] SMART Goal: Measurable > A good goal is measurable. It has criteria or milestones that you can use to track your progress. Ask yourself: How many or how much? How will you know when you've reached your goal? How will you track your progress? # Write about how you will measure your goal. I will track my progress by... The first milestone will be... My goal will be reached when... > [!info] SMART Goal: Achievable > A good goal is achievable and attainable. It is one where you might feel challenged but is doable. Ask yourself: Is the goal you've outlined achievable? Do you have the resources to achieve it? What are some obstacles that might get in the way? # Write about how achievable your goal is. My goal is doable because... In the past... The resources I have are... One obstacle might be... > [!info] SMART Goal: Realistic > A good goal is realistic, relevant, and meaningful to you. Ask yourself: Is this goal within reach? Why does this goal matter to you? Can you commit to achieving this goal with your resources? # Write about how realistic your goal is. This matters because... This is important becauase... I can achieve this because... > [!info] SMART Goal: Time-bound > A good goal should have a predetermined start and end date. This helps increase motivation, and it helps you stay on track. Ask yourself: Does your goal have a deadline? How will you stay on track? # Write about how your goal will be time-bound. I will start by... I will finish by... I will stay on track by...