How To Make S.M.A.R.T. Goals

​​Setting goals is something everyone does at one time or another. Unfortunately, many people don’t always reach those goals. They either set goal standards to high so they are unattainable or they just give up.

When setting goals, remember to start with baby steps. Your goals should be an accomplishment. Don’t think of the goal as something you “have to do” but rather something you “want to do.”

Make S.M.A.R.T. goals.

S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Relevant
T = Timing

Specific Goals:
Specific goals are accomplished more often than a general goal. For example, I’m going to enlist in the military after graduation.  A specific goal would be I’m going to enlist in the US Navy after graduation to be a Seabee and learn a construction trade. After my enlistment is done, I want to open my own construction business.

Your goal is specific in what you want to do.

Measurable Goals:
Measurable goals are measuring your progress. By measuring your progress you will stay on track. Setting a target date makes the goal measurable and easier for you to reach your goal. Reaching each target date or project completion will help you get one step closer to reaching your goal.

Attainable Goals:
Attainable goals are setting a goal important to you. Whether you are planning on enlisting in the military, graduating and getting your degree, or finishing school. You can reach any goal when you plan each step with a specific time frame and follow those steps.

Making the goal more attainable and following your plan will lead you to success.

Realistic Goals:
Realistic goals need to be ones that you are willing and able to reach. In other words, what is the objective or what do you want out of reaching your goal? What are you working on? What do you want to achieve?

You have to be realistic and set a goal that is within your reach. Start out with smaller goals and build up to larger goals.  

Timely Goals:
Timely goals must have a timeline for completion. Just as you measure your progress, you must have that target or end date. “My goal is to obtain my welding certificate in six months.” You now have a time line of six months.

When setting goals you must have a plan and be S.M.A.R.T. in how you set your goals.  Set goals you want to achieve and stay focused.

Infographic from: ​bucketlist.org