SMART goals

Jiao's goal is to write a novel in a year. Which of the following are good targets and deadlines to use to measure her progress and ensure she reaches her goal?

• write 1 chapter a month

• write 20 pages a week

• write 2 pages a day

• all of the above

Which of the following people does NOT have an actionable goal?

• Jack, who wants his brother to stop having nightmares

• Kali, who wants to have her own graphic design company

• Faith, who wants to be a pilot

• Aaliyah, who wants to throw her sister a surprise party

What does it mean for a goal to be "realistic"?

• that you aren't the first person who's ever tried to acheive it

• that with a plan, time, and hard work, you can achieve it

• that you have a person to talk through the plan with

• that it is very precise and defines what success will look like

If you procrastinate, what could happen?

• you might achieve more goals than you thought you could

• you might save money

• you might never achieve your goal

• you might gain people's admiration for your hard work

Which is the best way to achieve a large goal, such as "becoming wealthy?"

• think about it every day

• break it down into smaller goals

• wait until you're ready to commit to it full time

• join with other peopel who have the same goals

Ramon dreams about becoming a vet. Which of the following would be the best way to make his goal actionable?

• watching a movie about a dog

• reading stories about animals

• trying to get an A in science class

• playing with his puppy

What is the main purpose of the SMART approach to goal-setting?

• to help you think through the many goals you might have

• to help you set a plan for accomplishing your goals

• to make sure your goals are what you truly hope to accomplish

• to identify places you can get help to accomplish your goals

Grades on a report card or the amount of money in a savings account are both strategies that fall under which element of SMART goal setting?

• specific

• measurable

• actionable

• realistic

What does the "T" stand for in the SMART acronym for goal setting?

• timely

• tasteful

• temporary

• trustworthy

"I want to be really successful." This is an example of a goal that is...

• specific and actionable

• specific, but not actionable

• actionable, but not specific

• neither specific nor actionable