#set smart goals

[vbacademy]

What do you mean by SMART Goals?

What do you mean by SMART Goals?

New Year is around the corner. Everybody is busy with setting goals to achieve in the oncoming year. Do we really achieve our goals? What to do for it? What are SMART goals? SMART Goal Why do we set goals? Goals are the milestones of our success. They mark the progress in our life. They induce self motivation and help us accomplish things in life. They set a timeframe for our…

[agirlwithglam]

S.M.A.R.T goals:

How to set and achieve your goals

What does SMART stand for?

S - specific. don't just set vague goals like "i wanna get fit" or "i wanna get abs". how are you gonna know when/ where to start? if you want to get fit: your goal could be "go to the gym for 30 mins everyday" or "i want to run 5k in under 30 mins". whatever works for you. some other examples: -> if your big goal is to get high marks on your next test: your "mini" goals/ steps should be to study everyday for at least 30-60mins. -> if your big goal is to get money/ become rich: your steps/ mini goals should be to save $___ daily first. and also figure out a way you can make a mini business/ get a job.

M - measurable. make sure that your goals are measurable- meaning that you should be able to track them. some examples: -> if your goal is to read more: then create or find a habit tracker or something so everyday when you read, you can mark it down for that day. ! recommended resource: James Clear's habit tracker journal- you can find it on amazon.

A - Achievable keep your goals realistic and attainable. if you know you dont have the time/ energy to read a whole book in 1 week, dont do it- otherwise you'll get easily discouraged. the goldilocks principle: don't make it too easy, where it doesn't give you a challenge, but don't make it too hard either, otherwise you'll get easily discouraged.

R - Relevant basically a WHY. why do you want/ need to accomplish this goal? have a motivation which drives you. make sure your goal is relevant to you in some sort of way. example: -> if you want to learn a language such as spanish, why do you wanna learn it? because you want to travel to Spain one day? to be able to communicate with someone? even if the purpose is as simple as "wanting to be bilingual cus it makes me feel cool and impressive" - if that motivates you, then go ahead!

T - time bound your goals need to have some sort of deadline or urgency attached to it- otherwise you could take all the time you want to start and procrastinate as much as you want. having a deadline for the goal will motivate you to take action sooner, than later.

how to use SMART goals effectively:

decide on the goal. (something that you actually need/ want to accomplish.)

break it down into smaller steps. (very small. so small that you can start working on whatever it is NOW.) you want to get high marks on your test? lets break it down. study 30 mins everyday -> walk to desk -> get material out -> identify what you need to study -> find your weaker topics & write it out -> create a planner or smth -> start studying. // need help? find videos online, go thru material again, find study tips, etc.

write them down. (helps you stay accountable. also people who write their goals down are 42% more likely to achieve them than people who don't write it down.)

create an action plan. (relates to the 2nd point. outline the necessary steps to take, identify resources, set milestones, plan for potential obstacles.)

monitor and evaluate progress. (regularly review your goals, mistakes, and progress. what could you do better to be more efficient and quicker? how can you learn from your mistakes?)

stay committed and flexible. (you really need to be committed to achieve the goals, you shouldn't just start off super excited, doing great in the first week then slacking off. you've made a commitment to YOURSELF. respect yourself enough to stick to it! but also be flexible with your goals. if you're reeeallyy not able to do it one day, plan to do a bit more the next day. stay focussed and don't get discouraged by setbacks.)

celebrate achievements. (recognise when you've hit a major milestone, and celebrate it! this helps you maintain motivation and a sense of accomplishment. and reward yourself!!)

random additional tips:

visualisation. (such a strong form of manifestation. everyday visualise yourself with your goals, feeling all the emotions and thoughts that come with it! visualisation can also really boost your motivation and drive to achieve it.)

PRIORITIES. (remember that also, all goals aren't equally important. prioritise the ones that really matter. this doesn't mean that you can't focus on the other goals, just make sure the ones that need more attention, get more attention.)

positive language. (use kind and encouraging words towards yourself. know and understand that you are that girl who can achieve ANYTHING she sets her mind to.)

seek support. (ask friends and family or a mentor for help. if you want, be careful tho, share your goals with them to help you stay accountable. and if you know a person who's achieved your goals, GET ADVICE FROM THEM! where better to get advice from than someone who's been through what you're going through?)

stay organised. (self explanatory. just stay organised. messy space = messy mind. clean space = clean mind.)

maintain balance. (of course your goals are important, but so is the age you're currently at. especially if you're a teenage, DONT WASTE THESE YEARS!! get out of the house! make friends! go to parties! LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST. also make sure that you get the adequate rest needed!)

write about your journey. (write about the struggles, the obstacles, how you overcame them, insights you got on this journey, etc. trust me, it'll be so interesting and helpful to read when you're older.)

[natjennie]

what's weird about the fantasy high drama is that like. it seems to me like people forget d&d is primarily a) a game you play with your friends and also b) luck based.

I mean it's fine to say that "nothing felt like a challenge" and "they just dominated everything and there weren't any stakes" but like. it's not as if they weren't up against huge threats. they lost the mall fight. the last stand was an onslaught of enemies. they fought a dozen dragons from an airship. the fights were hard. they're just really good. they've had very good dice luck in general this season and are all very high level and highly specialized. fig is gonna beat deception and performance checks. adaine's gonna figure out the arcana. riz is gonna succeed investigations. like. for some reason their strategical competence and wisely picked abilities are. a downside? a disappointment?

the thing about d&d that you need to remember is it's first and foremost a game. it's mostly random and it takes you down weird paths and you're playing to have fun with your friends. the dice are literally telling the story that it's their time, it's their year. they've struggled enough. they've trained enough. they're good at what they do. and in my post about the academic/domestic/personal stressors being the focus, d&d doesn't have any other system to work them out than rolling different skills. that's what d&d is. brennan set specific challenge levels for different tasks and the players strategized to prioritize which abilities they were strongest in. the challenges were there. and the players rose to them. they were both smart in their delegation of responsibilities and lucky with their dice rolls. of which, both are foundations of d&d.

don't mistake them being good players and getting lucky with there being no hardship. just because they smashed through the wall, that doesn't mean the wall wasn't strong. they were just stronger.

[missdollcouture]

HOW TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS

Setting and accomplishing goals is an important aspect of personal and professional development. By following these steps, you can increase your chances of success:

SET SMART GOALS : Use the acronym SMART to set your goals

S: specific: set real numbers with real deadlines.

M: measurable: make sure your goal is trackable

A: attainable: work towards a goal that is challenging, but possible.

R: realistic: be openly honest with yourself.

T: time bound: give yourself a deadline

DEFINE YOUR GOALS: Start by clearly defining what you want to achieve.

BREAK IT DOWN: Break your goals into smaller, manageable tasks. This will make them less overwhelming and easier to tackle.

CREATE A PLAN: Develop a detailed plan of action for each goal. Identify the steps you need to take and set deadlines for each task.

STAY FOCUSED: Avoid distractions and stay focused on your goals. Prioritize your tasks and allocate time each day to work towards them.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: Monitor your progress regularly. Keep a record of your achievements and make adjustments to your plan if necessary.

STAY MOTIVATED: Find ways to stay motivated throughout your journey. Celebrate your accomplishments, seek support from others, and remind yourself of the reasons why you set these goals.

LEARN FROM SETBACKS: Setbacks and obstacles are a natural part of goal-setting. Instead of getting discouraged, view them as learning opportunities. Identify what went wrong and adjust your approach accordingly.

Remember, setting and accomplishing goals is a journey. Be patient with yourself, stay committed, and celebrate your achievements along the way!

[deepalilohia]

The Power of Setting Effective Goals

The same way you set a plan for your future trips, so as you set goals in this regard. You don't want to be lost on the way to your goal, and keeping SMART goals will help your map guide you to success.

What are SMART Goals? 

Specific: Your goal should be super clear.

Measurable: You want to be able to tell if you've reached your goal. 

Achievable: Your goal should be possible.

Relevant: Your goal should matter to you.

Time-bound: Give yourself a deadline.

[wizardsaur]

New Moon Ritual

A realistic ritual to set goals in tandem with the New Moon. Behold, a method of Manifestation designed for the real world! No billionaire mindset here, we're just trying to take baby steps toward happiness.

YOU WILL NEED:

A clean, quiet space to work in

A clean body (ideally, recently eaten)

A white candle

A book of shadows, moon notebook, bullet journal, or similar

A GOOD Pen

Alright friends, first things first – this is a biggie. I pinky promise my Wordpress is legitimate, it just looks like ass because I'm learning.

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Clean your body, clean your space. Take a damn shower & tidy up your bedroom. This aspect sincerely cannot be overstated, because having a clean…

[sororygilmore]

i have so much homework this weekend and i need to lock in but im just so sad and tired

[wayne-wen-cn]

SMART Goal Setting: Making Your Goals Clear and Achievable!

Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into a tool that will make your goals clearer and easier to achieve—SMART Goal Setting. Whether it's in your work, daily life, or personal development, the SMART method is your ultimate goal-setting assistant. Ready to explore? Let’s dig into this effective goal-setting framework!

What is SMART Goal Setting?

SMART is a framework for setting goals that involves five key principles to help you create specific, achievable goals. SMART stands for:

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-bound

These principles help you avoid vague goals, ensuring that your goals are clear, actionable, and challenging. Let’s see how these principles work in practice!

1. Specific

Goals need to be specific and clear so you know exactly what you're working towards. Vague goals are often hard to achieve.

Example:

Vague: “I want to get healthier.”

Specific: “I plan to go to the gym three times a week and reduce my sugar intake over the next three months.”

Story: Da Ming wanted to improve his health. Initially, his goal was just to “get healthier,” which led to frequent failures. Later, he set a specific goal: going to the gym three times a week and reducing sugar intake. After three months, he successfully improved his health and lost 5 kilograms!

2. Measurable

When setting goals, ensure you can measure progress. This way, you know how close you are to achieving your goal and when you have reached it.

Example:

Unmeasurable: “I want to improve my sales performance.”

Measurable: “I plan to increase my sales by 20% in the next quarter.”

Story: Xiao Jie, a sales representative, wanted to improve her sales. Her initial goal was simply to “increase sales,” but lacked specific metrics. She later set a goal to “increase sales by 20%,” and tracked her progress weekly. Ultimately, she achieved her goal and received praise from her manager!

3. Achievable

Goals should be realistic and challenging yet attainable with your current resources and conditions.

Example:

Unachievable: “I want to become an industry expert in one month.”

Achievable: “I plan to complete two relevant online courses and participate in industry networking over the next three months.”

Story: Da Ming aimed to enhance his professional skills. Initially, he set an unrealistic goal to “become an industry expert in one month,” which led to immense pressure and failure. He revised his goal to “complete two relevant online courses and participate in industry networking,” eventually improving his skills and gaining more job opportunities.

4. Relevant

Ensure your goals align with your long-term vision and core needs. Relevant goals help you achieve both career and personal objectives.

Example:

Irrelevant: “I want to learn to play the guitar.”

Relevant: “I want to improve my communication skills to help my team collaborate more effectively.”

Story: Xiao Jie wanted to boost her work efficiency and initially set a goal to “learn to play the guitar.” Realizing this wasn’t related to her work goals, she adjusted her objective to “improve communication skills” and took relevant training. Her work efficiency and team collaboration significantly improved.

5. Time-bound

Goals need a clear timeframe, giving you a deadline to stay motivated and measure progress.

Example:

No Time Limit: “I want to learn French.”

Time-bound: “I plan to complete an introductory French course and hold basic conversations within six months.”

Story: Xiao Jie wanted to learn French and set a vague goal to “learn French,” which led to procrastination. She later set a specific timeframe: “complete an introductory French course and hold basic conversations in six months.” This helped her track progress and meet her learning goals on time.

Conclusion

From the stories and examples above, we see that the SMART goal-setting method not only helps you create clear goals but also organizes your path to achieving them. If you want to set effective goals in work, life, or personal development, try using the SMART method. Let’s use SMART to achieve our visions and create a better future together!

Hope these insights are helpful! If you have other goal-setting experiences or questions, feel free to share in the comments. Let’s discuss and learn together! See you next time!

[college-cowgirl]

HARD goals are superior to SMART goals.

I said what I said, and I stand by it! Why? I love setting HARD goals because it forces me to include my motivating forces. When I'm having a really tough day where I'm feeling unmotivated or absolutely cannot focus, I can always go back and read my "why." HARD goals encourage you to break your goal down at a much deeper level, and for myself, this has made the biggest difference! H- Heartfelt: Why do you want to accomplish this goal? How will it benefit you? A- Animated: Visualize yourself after accomplishing your goal? How do you feel? How does this goal add value to your life? R- Required/Research: What is required of you in order to accomplish your goal? (This is where you do your research.) What concrete steps can you take today to make it happen? What is your plan of action for the next three months? The next six months? D- Difficult: What skills do you need to work on in order to accomplish your goal? How will you improve these skills?

[sproutedlavender]

S.M.A.R.T Goals

A blog post of the process of goal-setting and achieving your dreams!

[fragmentedblade]

Blade compared the relief from pain death brought him to the moments spent with his friends drinking together.

His desire for death as both a release from pain and from the condition of existence in which he finds himself now, so similar to that which he most hated (hated so much as to dedicate his entire life and self to fight, up to the point of crossing unthinkable barriers for shortlife species); but death also almost like a returning to the time that was, the joy and pride it brought him, and the friends and self he lost

[technicalknockout]

HELLO MIDTERMS ARE OVER I AM NEVER STUDYING AGAIN FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

[motivexesmotivational]

Overcoming Little Hurdles: Path to Excellence

Discover the path to excellence in the details! Success isn't a spotlight moment; it's nurtured in the little things. This video explores the essence of managing the small to master the grand Are you ready for what's coming?

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[byrachshop]

The ultimate guide to CRUSH your GOALS in 2023

2023 is coming our way faster than we thought. A few days ago it was October and we were all celebrating Halloween and then, as we blinked our eyes, Christmas was here and we were busy buying gifts and having dinner with friends and family. These last couple weeks of December always pass by so fast that we don’t even realize how close New Year’s Eve is. The next thing we know is that it is midnight and there are fireworks in the night sky.

Most of us like to write down some resolutions and things we want to change about ourselves to become our best version and to have the best year of our life - to be successful. However, after two or three weeks into January, we start getting lost, forget about our goals, lose motivation, and end up doing the same as the previous year, only to notice it when December comes again.

To overcome that, I’m bringing you this guide, explaining why such a thing happens, and how to crush all your goals and stick to new healthy habits this year.

Review Your 2022

It is a fact that we learn from our mistakes, so it isn’t an exception in this case.

Go back and think of who you were a year ago, on January 1st, and the goals you wanted to achieve through 2022. Reflect on your past goals and ambitions - did you accomplish all of them? If not, why?

It is important to remember that although we didn’t achieve all our goals and our year didn’t happen as planned, we still learned a lot and grew.

Resolutions for 2023

Knowing the highlights of 2022, you can wisely plan this new year. First, think about all the things you wanted to achieve last year, and write them down. Then, list other things you want to do this year - make sure they’re achievable since you want to work to get them and not do something impossible.

It’s also good to think about relationships and who doesn’t belong in our lives anymore. Don’t be afraid to cut people off when they’re not doing any good to you anymore, or when you don’t do any good to them.

SMART Goals

We don’t achieve our goals throughout the year because we don’t use smart goals. But, what are SMART goals, then?

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. What we mean by this is that you have to make sure you don’t grab a piece of paper and write "get healthier", "get good grades", or "get a lot of money", since they’re too generic.

Instead, you should take these generic goals and develop them into something like this:

To get healthier, I will walk 10k steps every day,  drink 2L of water, and go to the gym twice a week; I will lose 5kg by march.

Don’t go too heavy on yourself - you can increase the intensity as the year goes by.

New Habits

Sometimes bad habits hold us back from achieving our goals (for example, procrastinating, going to bed late, or scrolling endlessly on social media). Sit back, reflect on your past days, and point out which bad habits are in your routine. You will need to get rid of them. The best way to do it is by replacing it with a new healthy habit. For example, swipe the number of hours you spend on social media reading a book, practicing an instrument, or exercising. If you want to stop drinking soda, swipe it with water.

Make a list of new habits you want to include in your routine, then check them off every day and see how long you can keep the streak! Reward yourself after a certain amount of time (after a week, a month, you name it).

With these new habits implemented in your daily life, you’ll see your routine changing through the months. If you stick to these habits, you’ll feel a huge difference by the end of the year.

Motivation

Most of the time we end up not doing things because we lack motivation. It makes us procrastinate for hours and hours, searching for inspiration and trying to find just a little bit of motivation to get up and do what has to be done. That’s right, I’ve been there.

We always ask ourselves “how are they always so motivated?” The truth is, they are not! Motivation isn’t everything, and it won’t make us reach our goals - on the contrary: if we spend our precious time awaiting motivation to come to us, we will spend another year doing nothing. That’s why we create a system to reach our goals - we need to be consistent, even when we don’t feel like doing it. We have to get up and do our work, because who else will do it for us?

Vision Board

Last but not least, create a vision board.

Don’t throw just “cute pictures” on a board to create a good vision board. Instead, pick pictures that make you feel closer to your goals, that help you visualize them, and that is always there in front of you to remind you about the purpose of your day.

You can make a physical vision board or a digital one. To the physical, search for images, words, and phrases that remind you of your goals. Then print them and put them together on a board or in a notebook - but make sure it’s somewhere visible so that you can always reach for it and take a look.

If you rather do it digitally, it’s also quite simple. Instead of printing picture by picture, make a collage. The best way is to put them together in a document that fits your computer/tablet/phone screen. This way you can set it as wallpaper, and look at it multiple times throughout the day, even without thinking of it.

Conclusion

Let’s look at what has been said: before setting goals for 2023, think about 2022 and highlight good and bad moments. Revise the goals you have achieved, and those you didn’t, and try to understand the reason behind them. After that, let’s head to the next step, which is the actual goal-setting: write down your new year resolutions, keeping in mind the definition of SMART goals, so that they’re achievable. Among the new goals, set new habits you want to stick to and find bad habits in your routine you want to get rid of. The last step is to create a vision board and keep it close to you.

Last tip: Before concluding, I’d like to remind you to check your goals and resolutions throughout the year. I recommend taking a look at them every month, and then writing a journal entry by the end of each month and reflecting on what went well, and what went wrong. Always plan and set small monthly steps to achieve your final goals.

Now that you’re ready to set your goals and get started with 2023, grab now this bundle: 2023 Notion Planner + Crush Your Goals Workbook only for 9€. For the first 15 people, get 2€ off with the code decemberplanning.

I wish you a happy new year, and hope you can reach all your goals in 2023!

Happy planning.

[raplinesmoon]

i think the thing that no one tells you about being forced into being a high achieving child/teen is how much it comes to fuck you over later in life when you can’t do anything without holding yourself to an insane level of perfectionism and then you realize it’s basically leeched all the fun out of any hobbies you created for yourself and left you with a shell of a personality

[kiras-monkey-bum-face]

me: I miss my friends

my therapist: go and see them then

me: no... no I won't do that