S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting
Name: __________________
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Self-Motivation Quiz: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_57.htm
In this assignment you will be turning a
generalized goal into a SMART goal. In
order to complete this assignment,
follow the steps below:
*Your goal can be in relation to school, a
sport or club that you are in, perfecting or
starting a hobby, or about long term future
plans (i.e. college, job/career, family, etc).
Step 1: What is your “why”: What motivates you to strive for success?
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Step 2: What would you like to accomplish/achieve? What short or long term goal do
you have for yourself?
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Step 3: Once you have written out your general goal, redefine it by breaking it down
into…
Specific (S), Measurable (M), Attainable (A), Realistic
(R), and Timely (T)
-Make your goal SPECIFIC (What specifically do you want to achieve?)
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-Make your goal MEASURABLE (How will you be able to measure your
success and assess your progress?)
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-Make your goal ATTAINABLE (What specific steps will need to be taken
to achieve your goal? How will you address roadblocks along the way?)
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-Make your goal RELEVANT/REALISTIC (How will this goal impact
you, and will you be able to attain it?)
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-Make your goal TIMELY (What is the time frame for your goal: How long
will it take you to achieve it?)
*Remember long term goals can be broken down into smaller short term goals*
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Step 4: Reflection…Use your answer from Step 1 to guide your answer to the following
question:
Why is this goal important to you?
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