What are SMART goals?

SMART is an acronym that helps you set goals you are more likely to attain. Here’s what it stands for:

Specific- Don’t be wishy-washy. Be precise and clearly state what you wish to achieve.

Measurable- How will you know that you’ve achieved this goal?

Attainable- Are you capable of doing this or carrying this through? Is it practical?

Relevant- Is it closely connected to your broad life goals?

Time-bound- Set a firm date by which this goal must be accomplished. A goal should not take forever to be met.

Smart people set SMART goals, because they are more likely to achieve them.