SMART Goal

1. SMART Goal

2. S-Specific • The goal clearly and specifically states what you are trying to achieve. • You should be clear about what you want to happen. • Is not too large or too lofty. • Examples: • Not Specific: I want to have good grades. • Specific: I want to have a 93 average in science by December 3rd, 2013

3. M-Measurable • You can tell that progress is actually being made on achieving your goal by quantifying it or putting it into numbers. • You should be able to track your goal. • Examples • Not measurable- I want to make a lot of free throw shots • Measurable- I want to make at least 9 out of 10 free throw shots at the next basketball game

4. A-Attainable • Can you achieve these goals? Is it doable? • What things might prevent you from reaching your goal? • Examples • Not Attainable: I want to make 200 free throw shots in one game • Attainable: I want to make 8 out of the 10 free throw shots that I attempt

5. R-Relevant • The goal is important to you and reflects your values. • What effect will the goal have on your life and on others. • Examples • Not Relevant: Loukaswants to become a professional tennis player. • Relevant: Loukas wants to be a professional football player.

6. T- Timely • When will you reach your goal? • You should set a timeframe for you goal. • Examples • No time: I want to learn to play the piano • Time: I want to learn to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” by November 15th