S.M.A.R.T

Goals for me before last week were something that I did not like to make, because before last week I had the wrong idea of how to plan them, and follow through with them. The S.M.A.R.T model helped me understand how to plan goals, which in the long run will help me keep goals.

S stands for being specific goal. This type of goal has a better change of being accomplished than a general goal. For this step it is best to answer the "W" questions

• Who
• Who is involved 
• What
• What do I want to accomplish
• Which
• Identify requirements and restraints 
• When
• Establish a time frame
• Where
• Identify a location
• Why
• Purpose or benefits of accomplishing this goal

M is making the goal measurable. This means setting a time frame for progression, which allows you to stay on track, reach your target date, and experience achievement.

A is making an attainable goal. This step means that you will set goals that mean something to you, which in return will make you want to find ways to make them come true.

R is making a goal that is realistic. It must represent an objective you are willing and able to work at.

T is making a goal that is timely. If there is not a time frame set then there is no sense of urgency.

After understanding the S.M.A.R.T model, now I know how to lay out my goals in a way that makes me understand exactly what I want, and exactly how to achieve it. Before I was just saying I want to do this, without knowing how to accomplish it.