Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Success!

As we enter 2018, it is time to set S.M.A.R.T. goals for the year to come. In this month’s Team W Coaching Training Tips - we will discuss each ingredient of a SMART goal.

S is for SPECIFIC.  Determine what it is that you want to accomplish.  Determine why you want to accomplish this goal.  Determine what the requirements are to accomplish goal.  And, determine what obstacles stand between you and the goal.  

M is for MEASURABLE.  How will you measure your progress related to this goal? How will you know when the goal is achieved?

A is for ACHIEVABLE.  How can this goal be accomplished?  What are the logical steps I should take?

R is for RELEVANT.  Is this a worthwhile goal?  Is this the right goal?
Do I have the necessary resources to accomplish the goal? Is this goal in line with my long term objective?

T is for Time-Bound.  How long will I take to accomplish this goal? When is the completion of this goal? When am I going to work  on this goal?

Walk through each one of these questions and answer them to help build your ultimate goal.  Write your goal down and share it with others, then start taking steps toward the ultimate completion.  As we say at our house, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!”  #OneDayOneStep  

As you proceed further into your journey, look at a choice that you are about to make and ask, “how does this support my ultimate goal?”  If your answer is unclear, it may be time to move on past that choice onto something that will better support your journey.  Don’t be afraid to say “no!”

If you run into obstacles or need help along the way, find an accountability partner or a coach that understands and supports your goal and will help you stay on track to make your goal a reality.  Don’t be frustrated with the challenges, it is part of the journey.  Embrace each opportunity and you will achieve your S.M.A.R.T. goal.  

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