Today, we’re going to help you think through your goals for next year -- and we’re going to increase the likelihood of you actually following through by integrating S.M.A.R.T goals.
Ask Yourself Why:
Pick one goal you have in mind. Ask why you want to accomplish this goal.
Set Your SMART Goals:
SMART is an acronym that stands for...
Specific - A major reason why New Year's resolutions fail are that you aren’t specific enough. Creating specific goals does something psychologically that sets you up for success.
Measurable - The more quantifiable the better. Weight is a good example because you can step on the scale and have a number.
Attainable - Make sure you are positioned with the tools required to nail your goal. If you don’t have them, go get them. Also, be sure to be realistic.
Relevant - Why is this relevant in the context of the bigger picture of your life?
Time-Bound - Put a specific time frame on your goal. (Also, don’t be too short-term. This is one of the reasons why people give up. Give it a year’s time with quarterly check points.)
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