SMART goal: what does it mean?
S=Specific
If your goal is clear and specific, you will be able to focus your efforts to achieve it and feel truly motivated.
Formulating your specific goal, pay attention to the following questions:
- What do you want to get?
- Why is your goal important?
- When is it going to happen?
- Who is involved?
- What are the limits?
Remember, that your goals should be formulated precisely and specifically so that everyone knows what is expected of them.
M=Measurable
Another critical aspect of goal setting is developing a measuring system for your progress. Defining a measurable goal will give you the extra motivation to push through difficult moments.
The following questions may be relevant while identifying your measurable goals: how many (how much)? How will you know when it is accomplished? How can it be measured?, etc.
Remember, that each goal should have starting and finishing points.
A=Achievable
If you want your goals to be successful, try to make them as more attainable and achievable as possible.
They should stretch your abilities but stay possible.
Find opportunities or resources to get closer to it. The following questions to make your goal achievable may be helpful:
- How realistic are your goals?
- What are the ways to achieve a specific goal?
- What are possible constraints?, etc.
- R=Realistic
Each goal should be something that you can make a reality. Realistic and relevant goals take into account the practical side in which everyone is involved.
To make your goals realistic, answer to these easy questions:
- Does your goal match the other needs?
- Does this goal seem worthwhile?
- Is this the right time to set it?
- Is it applicable in the current environment?
T=Time bound
Goals need specific frameworks and dates to provide you with deadlines to focus on and something to work toward. This element of SMART concept prevents your everyday tasks from taking priority over the longer-term goals.
In order to make goals time-bound, pay attention to these questions:
- When is it relevant?
- What can I do N months from now?
- What can I do N weeks from now?
- What can I do right now?
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