Goals should be SMART
December 16th, 2008
Goals in life are essential. If you do not set goals to succeed in your life, you are planning to fail.
Your Goal should be SMART
S- Specific
Your Goal should be specific, Do not just set your goal merely, set it accurately, define and redefine your goal.
For example, Do not set your goal as I want to earn a lot of money, It does not mean anything, You need to say the exact amount that you want to earn.
I want to earn $150,000 this year. This is a specific goal. This way you can move further in achieving the goals. OR you can also set goals as below
- I want to reduce 15 pounds within 2 months
- I want to go to Australia on 25th December 2008
When you are more specific about your goals, it will be very easy for you to achieve.
M- Measurable
Your Goal should be measurable. This point is completely relevant with the point one. If you set a goal of earning $150,000.00 in one year, you can break it down to 6 months or 3 months or one month. You can also measure the progress. If you have only earned $5,000 in 1 month, you have a vision on how much more you need to earn to meet your target.
If you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 months, you can measure the progress every week.
So set a specific goal which is measurable at any point of time.
A – Achievable
Your goal should be achievable. I do not have more knowledge on Directing a movie, If I set my goal to become a director in 2 months, that is foolish. There is nothing wrong in setting the goal to become a Director but set the time which is achievable.
Set your goals Specific, measurable and achievable.
R – Realistic
Your goal should be realistic. You cannot set your goal to change yourself as a bird which is not possible. You cannot set your goal that you will fly without wings, You cannot set your goal to walk on the water. I guess you understand the point, You need to set your goals which is realistic, Which can happen in our life. The goal can be tougher, may require lots of energy, time and money, but may be realistic.
So set your goals that are realistic.
T – Time Bound
Your Goal should be Time Bound. Set a goal and set the time to complete or achieve the goal. If you do not set the time, it is highly possible that you will not achieve the goals. Whatever your goal may be set the time limit, this will push you to achieve the Goal, this will give you an idea of the progress.
So set the Goal that are SMART
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Achievable
R – Realistic
T – Time Bound
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