E145: SMART Goals That Stick with Family Physician Dr. Brittany Anderson — Demopolis, Ala.!

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Brittany Anderson, a family medicine physician in Demopolis, Alabama. In this episode, we break down the SMART framework for goal-setting—how to turn “get healthier” into one clear, measurable action you can actually complete. Dr. Anderson shares practical ways to make goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, plus easy tracking ideas, accountability tips, and non-derailing rewards to build momentum. Tune in for monthly goal strategies you can start today to improve your health with less overwhelm and more wins.Dr. Brittney Anderson is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and families in Alabama and beyond. In her private practice, Dr. Anderson provides comprehensive and compassionate care to her patients. Beyond her practice, Dr. Anderson is passionate about medical education. She enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians through her involvement with medical students and family medicine residents.Driven by a commitment to community health, Dr. Anderson is also actively engaged ineducating the general public on important health topics. She believes that knowledgeempowers individuals to make informed decisions about their care. Dr. Anderson's dedication extends beyond the clinic. She contributes her time and expertise by serving on numerous community and statewide service and medical boards, working to improve healthcare access and quality for all.00:28 – Welcome & guest intro01:49 – Goals inside annual wellness visits03:47 – S = Specific (from “get healthy” to one action)05:46 – M = Measurable (checkboxes, habit apps, tallies)08:03 – A = Achievable/Realistic wins build momentum12:37 – R = Relevant (finding your deeper why)13:05 – T = Time-bound (why monthly beats yearly)20:10 – Flexibility & seasons: review, adjust, give grace23:18 – Brittany’s goal: sit-down protein breakfast 5x/week31:49 – Accountability: share goals; clinic huddles & follow-upsConnect with Dr. Brittany AndersonHeaded to Healthier podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/headed-to-healthier-expert-health-advice-managing-your/id1798014956Connect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.