Specific: Clearly define your goal. Avoid setting general goals that are difficult to measure. (Ex: "get better at school work" (general goal) vs. "bring up grades in every class by at least one letter grade" (specific))
Measurable: Think about how you plan to measure your success. What are you specifically doing to accomplish your goal? (Ex: number of assignments turned in on time, scores on grades and quizzes, number of tutorials attended a week).
Achievable: Make sure your goal is reasonable for you to accomplish. Ensure the goal is challenging, but not impossible.
Relevant: Is this goal meeting actual needs you have? Is it relevant to your life right now?
Time-Oriented: Try to set a deadline or check points along the way to accomplish your goal. This will help motivate you to complete the goal in a timely manner. Think about the difference between a short term and long term goal.
Measurable: Think about how you plan to measure your success. What are you specifically doing to accomplish your goal? (Ex: number of assignments turned in on time, scores on grades and quizzes, number of tutorials attended a week).
Achievable: Make sure your goal is reasonable for you to accomplish. Ensure the goal is challenging, but not impossible.
Relevant: Is this goal meeting actual needs you have? Is it relevant to your life right now?
Time-Oriented: Try to set a deadline or check points along the way to accomplish your goal. This will help motivate you to complete the goal in a timely manner. Think about the difference between a short term and long term goal.
Short Term vs. Long Term Goals:
Short and long term goals are useful tools in the overall goal setting process. Set short term goals that keep you on track towards more long term goal accomplishments. Put thought into both types of goals, but make sure they are S.M.A.R.T.!