Take a moment to think about one goal you'd like to achieve. It could be related to your career, health, a hobby, or anything else that's important to you.

Now, let's make it SMART!

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Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve? Be as detailed as possible.

Who is involved?
What do you want to do?
Where will this happen (if applicable)?
Why is this goal important to you?

My specific goal:

Measurable: How will you know when you've achieved this goal? What metrics will you use to track your progress?

How I will measure my progress:

Achievable: Is this goal realistic given your current circumstances and resources? What steps can you take to make it happen?

Steps I can take:

Relevant: Why is this goal important to you right now? How does it align with your broader aspirations?

Why this goal is relevant to me:

Time-bound: When do you want to achieve this goal? Be specific with a date.

My target completion date:

Bonus: Once you've answered these questions, write out your complete SMART goal statement:

"I will [Specific Action] by [Time Frame], which I will measure by [Measurable Metric]. This is achievable because [Brief Reason] and is relevant to me because [Brief Reason]."

Example:

"I will walk for 30 minutes, three times a week, for the next month, which I will measure by tracking my completed walks in a journal. This is achievable because I can fit 30-minute walks into my schedule, and it is relevant to me because I want to improve my overall fitness."

My SMART goal statement:

SMART Goal Setting