The SMART goal setting technique to set a career goal, a
personal goal and a financial goal using the template below. Please refer to the multi-media
from this topic to write your SMART goals effectively.
SMART Goals
S: Specific (The more focused, and specific, the better)
M: Measurable (You can determined precisely, that you’ve achieved your goal.)
A: Achievable -what actions you will take(The goal you’ve chosen is achievable; and how you’ll
achieve it.)
R: Relevant (to you) or realistic. (As with achievable, it’s realistic that you can meet it.)
T: Time-bound. (There is an end-date to achieving your goal)
Example
Goal: I want to lose 10 pounds (specific and measurable) by January 1, (time-bound) because I
want to wear my new form-fitting dress to my sister’s wedding (relevant).
Actions I will take to achieve this goal are:
1. Reduce my soda intake to one can per day.
2. Walk three miles a day, five days a week.
3. Replace red meat with chicken and fish
Requirements
SMART GOAL EXERCISE
Career Goal: (Must meet SMART criteria)
Actions I will take to achieve this goal:
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Personal Goal: (Must meet SMART criteria)
Actions I will take to achieve this goal.
1.
2.
3.
Career Goal (Must meet SMART goal criteria)
Actions I will take to achieve this goal
1.
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3.