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Suggested timeframe of completion: January 1- April 1

Everybody has dreams, or at least a vision, for where they see themselves in the future. The first step to making your dream a reality is to clarify what you want to accomplish. That’s where SMART goals come in.

S
SPECIFIC
What will this goal
accomplish? How
& why will it be
accomplished?
M
MEASURABLE
How will you measure whether or not the goal has been reached? List at least two indicators.
A
ATTAINABLE
Is it possible?
Have other done
it successfully?
R
RESULT-FOCUSED
What is the reason, purpose, benefit of accomplishing the goal? What is the result (not activities leading up to the result) of the goal?
T
TIME-BOUND
What is the established completion date and does the completion date create a sense of urgency?

Take a moment to turn your vision for your future into a SMART goal. Use the samples to help guide your work.

SMART Goal Samples

What will this goal accomplish? How and why will it be accomplished?

How will you measure whether or not the goal has been reached? List at least two indicators.

Is it possible? Have others done it successfully? Do you have the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and resources to accomplish your goal?

What is the reason, purpose, benefit of accomplishing the goal? What is the result (not activities leading up to the result) of the goal?

What is the established completion date and does the completion date create a sense of urgency?

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