Episode 13: Setting SMART goals

Set yourself up for success with your 2020 goals and resolutions. why, why, why?: Get to the deep, personal reason for why you set that particular goal. Ask why until you can’t ask why anymore and hold onto that reason. This makes it personal and meaningful. Set SMART Goals S – Specific: Be specific about what you want to accomplish with this goal. Think about this as the mission statement for your goal. The “W” questions will help you detail your goal. Who? – Who needs to be involved to achieve the goal. Who can help you accomplish it. What? – Think about exactly what you are trying to accomplish and don’t be afraid to get very detailed in your planning. When? – Schedule and prioritize your time for your goals. Where? – Where will you work on the goal? Where will you get your information and resources? Which? – Make choices. I.e.: which program to use, which advice to follow. Which obstacles are in my way? M – Measurable: Good goals need to be measurable. How will you measure your progress? Set milestones, but focus on PROGRESS, not PERFECTION or absolutes. A – Achievable: Goals should be achievable, but also stretch you. Consider what will help make the goal achievable and attainable. What tools, skills or resources do you have or are available to hlep you. R – Relevant or Realistic: Set goals and steps along the way that are realistic and relevant to what you are doing. Don’t limit yourself, stretch beyond what you think is possible. Consider your big goal, then set small achievable goals and focus on PROGRESS. T – Time-Bound, Time-based: Set time parameters and target dates. Time constraints helps in focusing on a goal, provides a place to measure, and evaluate. Pushing through until an end date takes strength and resolve and hitting that mark often is a confidence booster that prepares you for the next milestone. Set your long game time goal. Then start breaking this down into smaller, measurable, achievable, realistic goals. We want you to succeed!! We want to help you and be a part of celebrating your success and also want to accountable to you! So, if you would like to be part of our accountability program, please go to our website to the contact page. Send us a message with “accountability” in the subject line. We’ll be supporting each other in setting SMART goals and share successes, setbacks and celebrations!!