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Do you feel like you’re constantly working your butt off but never making progress towards the things you want to\u00a0<\/span>achieve? Well, you aren\u2019t the only person dealing with this. This feeling is very common\u00a0<\/span>for the average person<\/span>. Many people spend their lives drifting from one job to another and usually accomplishing very little. This is where SMART goals come in!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Setting SMART goals allows you to clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, use your time wisely, and increase your\u00a0<\/span>chances of achieving all that you want in life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What Makes it a SMART Goal? ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”What makes it SMART? Blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This term<\/span>\u00a0was first used in 1981<\/span>\u00a0and s<\/span>ince\u00a0<\/span>then<\/span>\u00a0many people have used it in a variety of ways<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0The most common way the acronym is described\u00a0<\/span>as<\/span> follows:\u00a0<\/span>S<\/span><\/b>pecific, <\/span>M<\/span><\/b>easurable, <\/span>A<\/span><\/b>chievable, <\/span>R<\/span><\/b>elevant and <\/span>T<\/span><\/b>ime-based.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”How to use SMART” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”How to Make a SMART Goal Blurb Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Specific” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/02\/BeSpecific.giphy_.gif” admin_label=”Specific Blurb & GIF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Goals need to be clear and specific otherwise you can\u2019t properly focus all your energy to achieve it. Ask what you want to accomplish, why it\u2019s important to you, and everything that\u2019s <\/span>involved<\/span>\u00a0with achieving the goal.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Measurable” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/02\/Measure.giphy_.gif” admin_label=”Measureable Blurb & GIF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n They need to be measurable so you can track your progress and keep yourself motivated throughout. If you have a finish line it allows you to feel excited when you get one step closer. This will fuel your <\/span>motivation to continue. Answer the questions how much, how many, how will I know when I reach my goal.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Achievable” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/02\/Achieve.giphy_.gif” admin_label=”Achieve Blurb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It’s important that your goal is realistic and attainable. Remember to stretch outside your comfort zone but keep it possible. <\/span>Ask\u00a0<\/span>yourself<\/span>\u00a0can I accomplish this and how realistic is this goal for me.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Relevant” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/02\/Realistic.giphy_-1.gif” admin_label=”Realistic Blurb & GIF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make sure your goals matter to you and that they align with your other goals. If you say yes to the questions does it seem wor<\/span>thwhile, is the timing right, does this match my other needs, then it might be a good goal for you.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Time-based” image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/02\/Timely.giphy_.gif” admin_label=”Time Blurb & GIF” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Every good goal needs a target date. As you know from being a student, a deadline is necessary when wanting to complete something. This mart of the acronym helps to prevent <\/span>everyday<\/span>\u00a0tasks fr<\/span>om taking priority over your goals.\u00a0<\/span>Set a date and stick to it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Conclusion Blurb” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”||14px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n SMART goals\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0a well-established tool that is proven to help you achieve those goals you have always wanted to.\u00a0<\/span>Use this\u00a0<\/span>acronym<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to create clear, attainable, and meaningful goals while continually developing motivation and support to achieve them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Updated 01.12.2023<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you feel like you’re constantly working your butt off but never making progress towards the things you want to\u00a0achieve? 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