Monday, February 20, 2006

S.M.A.R.T. Goalsetting

Make your goal setting SMART!

The smart acronym is well known in coaching and planning circles it is a simple proven mnemonic(memory) device to manage your goals.

Specific.
Measurable.
Achievable.
Realistic.
Timed .

In other words-

What am I going to do,
How will I know when I’ve done it,
Am I able to do it,
Is it realistic for me to do this,
and when will I get it done by.

Example of a Strategic Planning Checklist

For each one of these, be specific and use the SMART guideline.

1. What specific tasks do I need to complete today/this week?
(Are they specific, measureable, achievable, reasonable, timed?)

2. What do I need to do for myself around physical mental equilibrium ie.When will I exercise this week? When will I meditate? ( is that S.M.A.R.T.?)

3. What people relationships need my attention this week?

4. What special dates do I want to plan for (events,birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations)?

5. In what areas in my life am I out of balance? What will/can I do about it?

6. What is one thing from my “beat procrastination” list that I will complete this week?

7. How will I acknowledge my personal value(s) of _______________ this week? (reward myself)


Develop some of your own strategic weekly goals.
Here are some other topics to start.

•Health.
•Significant other /relationship.
•Environment.
•Money.
•Personal growth/spirituality.
•Fun and recreation.
•Career.
•Family and friends.
•Physical enviroment / surroundings.

Perhaps you can think of a few more.