This comprehensive guide teaches you how to set and achieve SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Setting SMART goals in therapy or at home helps you define your intentions and put them into practice. The acronym “SMART” means that a goal is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.
Regardless, learning how to set SMART goals can improve your chances of success. Decide what you want. Your first step in any goal-setting framework must be to decide what it is you hope to achieve. [1] Try not to be to general and make sure that you are making the goal for yourself, not to impress someone else.