Smart Goals and Time Management

What does the S in SMART stand for?

• Sarcastic - a goal must say one thing and mean another.
• Simple - a goal must be easy.
• Sample - a goal must be typical.
• Specific - a goal must be focused.

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What does the M in SMART stand for?

• Maximum - there are no limits for goals

• Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered

• Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.

• Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.

What does the A in SMART stand for?

• Attainable - a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.

• Admirable - a goal must impress people.

• Artistic - a goal must be creative.

• Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.

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What does the R in SMART stand for?

• Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.
• Realistic - a goal must be realistic in how long it will take and the steps taken to achieve it.
• Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.
• Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.

What does the T in SMART stand for?

• Time-bound - the goal must be reached within a specific length of time.
• Thoughtful - a goal must take into account the feelings of others.
• Transferable - a goal should be able to be shared with other people.
• Trust-worthy - a goal should be worthy.
  

What part of SMART is missing from this goal? I will improve my grade in science by the end of the semester.

• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not specific enough
• Not measurable

What part of SMART is missing? I will read thirty novels by the end of this month.

• Not specific enough
• Not time-bound
• Not attainable
• Not measurable

Why is it important that SMART goals are measurable?

• So you know exactly what you are trying to accomplish.

• So you have a deadline you are working within.

• So you know when you have accomplished it or not.

• So it is something you care about.

Why is goal setting important for EVERYONE?

• Its fun to work towards things important to you.

• To help you succeed in life.

• To help your life stay on the track you want it to go.

• All of the above.

Why is "I will eat healthy this week" not a SMART goal?

• Not attainable.

• Not time-bound.

• Not measurable or specific.

• It is a SMART goal.