SMART goals are:

  1. Specific – well-defined, clear, and unambiguous;
  2. Measurable – with specific criteria that measure your progress toward the accomplishment of the goal;
  3. Achievable – attainable and possible to achieve;
  4. Realistic – within reach and relevant to your life purpose;
  5. Timely – with a clearly defined timeline, including a starting date and a target date. The purpose is to create urgency.

 

Source: Khan Academy, https://youtu.be/wkpFiOh88qQ?si=l4hM3FNNzHxpekEY
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