Lesson 1: Understand SMART Goals

Welcome to the first mini lesson of the second unit of this Time Management Mini Course!

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QUIZ TIME!!!!

Select One.

SMART stands for:

[a]. Special, Moment, Alternate, Reachable, Touching

[b]. Smart, Money, Amazing, Reluctant, Time

[c]. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound

[d]. Sport, Many, Amazing, Racing, Team

Explanation of SMART

SMART is an acronym that stands for:

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

What does each component mean in terms of creating goals?

Specific: Goals should be clear!

Questions to ask: What do I want to accomplish? Why is this goal important? When is it going to happen?

Measurable: Goals should include specific standards for measuring progress and success.

Questions to ask: How will I know when the goal is accomplished? How do I know I am making progress?

Achievable : Goals should be realistic and attainable within the resources and constraints presented. Examples of resources and possible constraints are time, money and skills.

Question to ask: Is this goal within reach given my current circumstances?

Relevant: Goals should align with all life objectives, be meaningful and relevant to the person setting them.

Question to ask: Does this goal matter and contribute to my overall life goals?

Time-bound: Goals should have a defined timeline or deadline for completion.

Questions to ask: By when do I want to achieve this goal? When do I need to have this done by?

Purpose of Setting Clear Goals

1. Clarity and Focus: Clear goals provide a sense of direction and focus attention on what needs to be accomplished.
2. Motivation: Well-defined goals create motivation by providing a clear purpose and sense of achievement when all is completed.
3. Measurable Progress: Specific goals with measurable benchmarks allow for tracking progress and celebrating milestones along the way.
4. Accountability: Clear goals set expectations and accountability, making it easier to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.
5. Efficiency: Setting specific goals helps prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively, reducing wasted time and effort.

By setting SMART goals, we can increase our chances of success, stay motivated, and effectively manage our time and resources to achieve desired outcomes.

In the next mini-lesson, we will apply the SMART criteria to help set clear goals.

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