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9.7Goals Tip - Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals
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How to create precise, attainable goals.
You need to see the target to hit it. It is important to set goals that are precise and easy to understand. This can be done by setting S.M.A.R.T goals.

S.M.A.R.T. goals have the following characteristics:

Simple – Keep each goal simple and easy to understand. Set different goals for different areas of your live. Resist the urge to set broad, general goals like, “Be a great person”. Break this down. What specific things do you have to do to be a “great person”?

Measurable – Goals need to be measurable so that you can track your progress. Ask yourself how you will know if a specific goal has been accomplished.

Attainable – Belief is powerful. You need to believe that your goal can be accomplished. If you set a goal that you do not believe, your mind closes down. You stop looking for solutions. If you set a dream goal that you don’t think is possible, add some more time. As you complete steps toward the goal, your confidence will grow. It will just take time. Who knows? New technologies could be developed. You could find new people to help you. Something unexpected could happen. In the future the goal may be easier than you think. Do you believe?

Relevant – Your goals should relate to your values. To be truly happy your behavior has to be in harmony with what you believe is right.

Timed – Set a time limit for your goal. Deadlines give you a sense of urgency. Remember that you have a DAILY TIMELINE. YOU MUST TAKE SOME SORT OF DAILY ACTION TOWARD YOUR GOALS! Resist the urge to take too much time. You want this time pressure to feel slightly uncomfortable to stay motivated.

Here are some examples of SMART Goals:

1-“I will loose 17 pounds by May 1.”
2-“I will contact my favorite charity and ask them what they need, today.”
3-“I will have a new Bentley Continental by January 1, 2011.”
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