If You Have Problems Achieving Targets It Pays To Be SMART

You can be SMART when setting targets and goals. You may have
realised that SMART is an acronym so I should explain.

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time Constrained

 Specific.

 Refine what it is you actually want

 Fill in as much detail as possible

 How much will it cost?

 Is it available?

 Where?

 Measurable.

 Will you know when you have reached your target?

 How will you measure your progress?

 Plan the route by breaking it down into measurable
steps [ie PLAN]

 Keep records if necessary

 Reward yourself on reaching each step

 Achievable.

 Is it what you really want?

 Why do you want it?

 What will stop you?

 Do you need any extra skills, knowledge or
qualifications?

 Is it compatible with other areas of your life?

 Realistic.

 Take full responsibility for your targets

 Do not convince yourself that you will not be able to
meet your targets

 Do not let others convince you that you will not be
able to achieve your targets

 Keep your goals secret

 For other aspects see achievable

 Time Constrained.

 A goal is a dream with a deadline

 Without a deadline it is just a dream

 When do you want it?

 When can you achieve it?

 When should you measure your progress?

 How much time each day/week/month/year will it take?

 Thank you for letting me share this with you. By preparing the
Bulletin each week it makes me think about what I am doing and
motivates me to remember to try to stay SMART when setting my
goals and achieving my targets.

Tip There are no perfect men only perfect intentions.







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