A Goal Setter is a Goal Getter! Part 5

When it comes to goal setting, we have established the importance of writing down your goals, speaking your goals, revisiting your goals, and having systems in place to keep you accountable. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you why you should be setting SMART goals.

Setting SMART goals helps you to get clear on what achieving your goal will mean to you. When you have this clarity on the outcome of your goal, it becomes easier to set goals that align with your bigger vision. You get clarity on the outcome of your goals when your goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

SMART Goals

A specific goal is a detailed goal that answers the who, what, when, where, why, and how. Think of a specific goal as a roadmap to get you to where you are going.
A measurable goal is one that can be tracked and monitored. Remember when we talked about the importance of revisiting your goals? This is because you need to be able to measure your progress routinely.
An achievable goal is an attainable goal. Do you have everything you need to be successful with your goal? Will it require too much effort? If so, it might not be a realistic goal.
A relevant goal is a goal aligned with the overall big picture of what you are trying to achieve. The more relevant (and realistic) your goal is, the higher your chance of achieving the goal.
A time-bound goal states the deadline in which you want to complete the goal. Time-bound goals are specific, but they are not concrete. You can always revise the deadline as needed.

I hope you have enjoyed reading the tips in this 5-part blog series. I know I have enjoyed sharing them with you. In fact, I have enjoyed sharing these tips with you so much that I think I will include a bonus article to discuss the most common goal- setting challenges and how to overcome them. Of course, you can always register for my free workshop "A Goal Setter is a Goal Getter" or download the Goal Getter Guide and Planner to start setting (and keeping) goals #likeaboss.

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Quisha Umemba is a Registered Nurse with a Public Health background. She teaches "helping professionals" to monetize their skillset so they can build, launch, and scale a profitable public health consulting business using her proven step-by-step system called Ready.Start.Launch! Find out more by visiting https://quishaumemba.com/ or schedule a 20-min discovery session.