#S.M.A.R.T. Goals

[sproutedlavender]

Goal Setting for the New Year: Set Goals That Stick

The new year is right around the corner which means family, celebration and most importantly, new year’s resolutions.

The energy of the new year provides us with a fresh slate to dream up and set goals towards the best versions of ourselves. From healthier eating and weight loss to new skills and better habits, there are an infinite number of possibilities for setting goals for the new year.

Everyone does well at the beginning of the new year, which is filled with motivation and determination, but as the year progresses, many find their resolutions have become a forgotten thought, collecting dust in the back of their minds until the next new year cycles back around.

If this is you, you’re definitely not alone, but you can do better and you know it.

The old way isn’t working anymore and you need something to help you stay on track with your resolutions. You need to set goals that stick and this post will show you how to do just that. 

[agirlwithglam]

S.M.A.R.T goals:

How to set and achieve your goals

What does SMART stand for?

S - specific. don't just set vague goals like "i wanna get fit" or "i wanna get abs". how are you gonna know when/ where to start? if you want to get fit: your goal could be "go to the gym for 30 mins everyday" or "i want to run 5k in under 30 mins". whatever works for you. some other examples: -> if your big goal is to get high marks on your next test: your "mini" goals/ steps should be to study everyday for at least 30-60mins. -> if your big goal is to get money/ become rich: your steps/ mini goals should be to save $___ daily first. and also figure out a way you can make a mini business/ get a job.

M - measurable. make sure that your goals are measurable- meaning that you should be able to track them. some examples: -> if your goal is to read more: then create or find a habit tracker or something so everyday when you read, you can mark it down for that day. ! recommended resource: James Clear's habit tracker journal- you can find it on amazon.

A - Achievable keep your goals realistic and attainable. if you know you dont have the time/ energy to read a whole book in 1 week, dont do it- otherwise you'll get easily discouraged. the goldilocks principle: don't make it too easy, where it doesn't give you a challenge, but don't make it too hard either, otherwise you'll get easily discouraged.

R - Relevant basically a WHY. why do you want/ need to accomplish this goal? have a motivation which drives you. make sure your goal is relevant to you in some sort of way. example: -> if you want to learn a language such as spanish, why do you wanna learn it? because you want to travel to Spain one day? to be able to communicate with someone? even if the purpose is as simple as "wanting to be bilingual cus it makes me feel cool and impressive" - if that motivates you, then go ahead!

T - time bound your goals need to have some sort of deadline or urgency attached to it- otherwise you could take all the time you want to start and procrastinate as much as you want. having a deadline for the goal will motivate you to take action sooner, than later.

how to use SMART goals effectively:

decide on the goal. (something that you actually need/ want to accomplish.)

break it down into smaller steps. (very small. so small that you can start working on whatever it is NOW.) you want to get high marks on your test? lets break it down. study 30 mins everyday -> walk to desk -> get material out -> identify what you need to study -> find your weaker topics & write it out -> create a planner or smth -> start studying. // need help? find videos online, go thru material again, find study tips, etc.

write them down. (helps you stay accountable. also people who write their goals down are 42% more likely to achieve them than people who don't write it down.)

create an action plan. (relates to the 2nd point. outline the necessary steps to take, identify resources, set milestones, plan for potential obstacles.)

monitor and evaluate progress. (regularly review your goals, mistakes, and progress. what could you do better to be more efficient and quicker? how can you learn from your mistakes?)

stay committed and flexible. (you really need to be committed to achieve the goals, you shouldn't just start off super excited, doing great in the first week then slacking off. you've made a commitment to YOURSELF. respect yourself enough to stick to it! but also be flexible with your goals. if you're reeeallyy not able to do it one day, plan to do a bit more the next day. stay focussed and don't get discouraged by setbacks.)

celebrate achievements. (recognise when you've hit a major milestone, and celebrate it! this helps you maintain motivation and a sense of accomplishment. and reward yourself!!)

random additional tips:

visualisation. (such a strong form of manifestation. everyday visualise yourself with your goals, feeling all the emotions and thoughts that come with it! visualisation can also really boost your motivation and drive to achieve it.)

PRIORITIES. (remember that also, all goals aren't equally important. prioritise the ones that really matter. this doesn't mean that you can't focus on the other goals, just make sure the ones that need more attention, get more attention.)

positive language. (use kind and encouraging words towards yourself. know and understand that you are that girl who can achieve ANYTHING she sets her mind to.)

seek support. (ask friends and family or a mentor for help. if you want, be careful tho, share your goals with them to help you stay accountable. and if you know a person who's achieved your goals, GET ADVICE FROM THEM! where better to get advice from than someone who's been through what you're going through?)

stay organised. (self explanatory. just stay organised. messy space = messy mind. clean space = clean mind.)

maintain balance. (of course your goals are important, but so is the age you're currently at. especially if you're a teenage, DONT WASTE THESE YEARS!! get out of the house! make friends! go to parties! LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST. also make sure that you get the adequate rest needed!)

write about your journey. (write about the struggles, the obstacles, how you overcame them, insights you got on this journey, etc. trust me, it'll be so interesting and helpful to read when you're older.)

[boycannibal]

Absolute Worst Case Scenario is that tomrrow work takes me 10 hours. but i only have to do that work + shower + go to bed at a normal hour. so i believe in myself and my success tomorrow

[4usuccesshabits]

No profession is as demanding as nursing. To this end, one should constantly develop, progress, and strive for self-improvement. SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound – are very important instruments that can help nurses in their professional development, increasing their practical skills, and raising their professional positions. 

[beegalactica]

How to set S.M.A.R.T goals

Well, January's almost over... Have you abandoned your New Year's resolutions yet? Did you give up trying to work out for an hour every day yet? It's never too late to start fresh and a new hour, day, week, or month could be the chance to hit that restart you need.

It's great to be ambitious, but a hint of realism can make our goals more achievable.

S - Specific

What exactly do you want to accomplish? Why do you want to accomplish this? Get into the smallest details about what it is you actually want. Don't just say you want to 'glow up', what does this actually mean for you?

M - Measurable

How are you going to accomplish it? Break this big goal into little steps. If you want to 'get clear skin', how will you do this? Will you make sure you drink your water every day? Will you develop a skincare routine that you stick to?

A - Achievable

Is this something you can actually get done? Is this something possible for you? There is no limit in life, but if you make a goal that you don't believe you can actually achieve, you're setting yourself up to fail because your own belief is not there. Pick a goal and commit to it. Commit to the idea of yourself being able to succeed in whatever it is.

R - Relevant

Is this goal in line with your greater ambitions? Is this something that will help you become the best version of yourself? How will achieving this thing benefit you? Do you believe it is the best thing for you? If so, why?

T - Timely

How long do you think this will take you? How long do you want this to take you? Do you have the time to dedicate to accomplishing this goal? If not, are you prepared to make time to spend working towards your goal?

How I set S.M.A.R.T goals

Let's use the example of my Tumblr. At the start of the year, I decided that I wanted to start a blog. I didn't just write 'start a Tumblr blog' in my 2024 planner and leave it there, I wanted to 'start a Tumblr blog AND grow it consistently', but even this wasn't all. I didn't set a goal to reach x number of followers by the end of the year, but my main goal was to post consistently every week. I set myself the goal of posting at least once a week, instead of trying to post 5x a week because realistically, I know how busy things can get. I knew that starting this blog would help me improve my own discipline, and also allow me to help others, thus making me a better, more committed person. I was prepared to dedicate an hour of my time every week to sit down and just write. I've done this so far in January and hope to continue this for the rest of the year.

Instead of just setting goals in your head, try to put exactly what you want to accomplish into words somewhere for you to look back for motivation, but also to have as a plan of action to get it done.

[yawpyawp]

oh, doing chaos magic with sigils? u mean writing S.M.A.R.T goals and doing graphic design about it??

[nerdyqueerandjewish]

In a meeting where they are talking about S.M.A.R.T. Goals and it reminds me of how much I hate them and that I’m making a sheet for myself about making goals/intentions that are the very opposite vibe. Just inviting more unmeasurable wants and desires into my heart and giving them no time limit ❤️ peace and love on the planet earth

[missexquisite]

Ways To Heal Financial Trauma

1. Talk about it.

2. Pray to God for guidance.

3. Write forgiveness letters.

4. Educate Yourself.

5. Write down your financial goals & your money visions (S.M.A.R.T goals)

Also, just remember money is out here, heal the blockages that are causing your ability to receive.

[youngadulthacks]

Whenever you sent goals, make sure they're S.M.A.R.T goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

[gallarie]

i sort of dislike new year resolutions. they make me anxious. i’m not going to make S.M.A.R.T. goals right now. i drank champagne and ate a lot of cheese three days ago and since then i’ve been in limbo.

but i love reflecting. i love feeling sentimental. i love looking backwards and forwards and finding the present. and i will admit, i love saying what i’m hopeful for and what i want to do or make happen.

so with that, i’d like to share some wants and hopes. speak them into existence. i’m not going to put pressure into making them actionable yet. i need time to reset first.

i think this year for me is going to be about tapping into creativity again. spending weekend afternoons reading on the couch and taking naps. sitting at a table piecing together a jigsaw puzzle for hours. walking to the coffee stand instead of driving. going back to simple and enjoyable routines. sticking to personal traditions and starting new ones. wearing very comfy pants. seeing and spending time with animals (i don’t have my own pet, but visiting friends with pets or going to cat and dog cafés will suffice for now). continuing the practice of treating everyone, including myself, with love and care. collecting little items and making art with them. listening to stories from friends and acquaintances and strangers. doing the things that make me feel like i’m a person and i’m valued and life is worth living.

[agirlwithglam]

The Glamorous Library: 1st room

-> Introduction

-> room 2: girly things / fashion & beauty / minis + moodboards

-> room 3: confidence + self love / manifestation + LOA / socialising

INDEX: ˗ˏˋ꒰🎱꒱ self improvement ˗ˏˋ꒰📚꒱ studying & academia

˗ˏˋ꒰🎱꒱ Self improvement:

NOTION HABIT TRACKER (free!)

48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene — part 1 & part 2

Recommends: BLOSSLY

Chapter 5: May

May ins & outs

Chapter 6: June

My 2024 wrapped!

how to do things when you dont feel like doing them (ask)

how to stop sulking over your life and stop struggling with embodying your dream self (ask)

4:30-5:40 morning routine (ask)

how to make life a little better

gratitude baby!

how to get over negative experiences in your life

Cry about it, then come back stronger

lets talk: YOUR SCROLLING ADDICTION & how to fix it

Embarrassment is a choice

weltschmerz: the depression that arises from comparing the world as it is to a hypothetical idealised world.

How to achieve your goals using: S.M.A.R.T goals.

prioritising: how to prioritise + use it effectively to take over your life.

Hard work?? At least do work!

create a new identity

dont let your past affect your future

How I prepared for 2025

BECOME YOUR DREAM GIRL BY 2025

sleep tips

how to live a luckier life

journalling tips part 1

journalling tips part 2

SHADOW WORK journalling prompts

GIRL TALK #1: friends & feeling left out

GIRL TALK #2: dealing with hate + not caring about what others think of you.

dealing with stress, fear and anxiety (ask)

future nostalgia

sometimes, the people who've hurt you aren't horrible...

a girl's guide to getting a life ... coming soon

˗ˏˋ꒰📚꒱ School & education:

How to be more educated

(ask) how to work hard + actually study

Motivation: things to like about these subjects

How to be the it girl in school

recommended study video for upcoming exams

100/100 grades on exams (affirmations)

How to ACE your exams!!

Question bank study method

things to learn about on those afternoons you have nothing to do

racism

how to be smart (from pinterest)

it girl's guide to academics

tips for moving to a new school (ask)

studying for exam week

[boycannibal]

goals for tomorrow

shower

eat some ice cream

message my friend abt our meeting

do something with my hands like cutting paper or picking up some things in my room

work on my animation project should i feel so inclined

try on some cute outfits should i feel so inclined

[ackerbootytobbi]

S.M.A.R.T goals make me wanna-

[thefinestbrandofeefa]

Make your goals more efficient with S.M.A.R.T!

First, establish a basic foundation, an aim per se.. Me? I'll go with "Kill myself" You can copy me if you need ideas but ideally, this is a DIY activity!

Now, evaluate and apply!

Is your goal specific? "Kill myself" sure ain't! Let's try it again, "Kill Myself by shooting myself in the head with a glock" Much better! Now you try- WIAOWAOWAH WOAH NO DONT DO THAT I WAS ONLY SAYING AHHHHH NOO

new goal "get rid of corpse"

[mannkizubani]

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓?

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓? 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒆𝒔, 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆. Many individuals today are unsure where they are heading in their lives and careers. 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟, 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠, 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡. 🌟 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒚. 🌟 So, here are two life-changing strategies that when practiced consistently will help you achieve whatever you want: 👇 1️⃣ 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒚 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍 Key tips include: 👉 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: Understand what you truly want and how to get there. 👉 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍-𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔: Learn to set S.M.A.R.T. goals that are achievable and meaningful. 👉 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒔: Find your Zone of Genius (Ikigai) to leverage your talents. 👉 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔: Go beyond goals by creating habits and systems that ensure consistent progress. 👉 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚: Master strategies for staying motivated, productive, and maintaining a growth mindset. 👉 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔: Conduct a SWOT analysis and define your core values and purpose. 2️⃣ 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 Here are quick tips to get everything done in time: 👉 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒐𝒔: Learn to focus on what truly matters and avoid working in chaos. 👉 𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚: Use proven prioritization techniques to finish more quickly. 👉 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔: Explore priority-setting methods for individuals, teams, and leaders. 👉 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔: Create dedicated actionable templates and apply the techniques immediately to get effective results. 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓: 𝐷𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘. 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑔𝑜𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.

[hotchfiles]

so fucking funny how Hotch offered to do long distance with Beth and was like "I'll be there every chance I get" like babe you're barely there for your own son and he lives in your house, let's set S.M.A.R.T goals here

LMAO STOPPPSKALKAKKKAKSS i try to give him the benefit of the doubt that we dont actually see how much he spends with jack, one of the things it makes me sad actually, i wish we had for hotch what s16(?) gave jj and her kids, so we could actually see it, you know?