Achieving Your Dreams: The SMARTER Goals Approach

What is a common reason people fail to achieve their goals?

• Forgetting their goals after setting them

• Choosing only easy goals

• Lack of specificity and follow-through

• Setting too many goals at once

What does the 'S' in SMART goals stand for?

• Simple

• Sustainable

• Significant

• Specific

How can a goal be made measurable?

• By making it specific and quantifiable

• By sharing it with friends for accountability

• By setting a clear deadline

• By ensuring it is challenging

What is an example of a specific goal mentioned in the video?

• I will write a 50,000 word novel

• I will read more books

• I will lose weight

• I will be happier

Why is it important for a goal to be actionable?

• It clarifies the steps needed to achieve it

• It guarantees success

• It makes the goal easier to share

• It ensures the goal is challenging

What is the 'R' in SMARTER goals?

• Realistic

• Recorded

• Relevant

• Rewarding

Why is setting a deadline important for a goal?

• It guarantees success

• It makes the goal easier to share

• It forces action within a specific timeframe

• It makes the goal seem more official

What does evaluating your goals regularly help with?

• Making the goals less intimidating

• Ensuring you don't forget them

• Reducing the number of goals

• Tracking progress and making necessary adjustments

How often does the speaker evaluate their goals?

• Every month

• Both A and C

• Once a year

• Every week

What kind of reward is suggested for achieving a goal?

• Taking a day off

• Buying something special for oneself

• Setting a bigger goal

• Sharing the achievement on social media