SMART goals help transform ambitions into actionable steps.
Specific: Define exactly what you want to achieve. The more precise, the better.
Measurable: Identify how you’ll track progress and determine success.
Achievable. Set realistic goals that you can reasonable complete.
Relevant: Ensure your goal aligns with broader objectives and priorities.
Time-bound: Establish a deadline to stay focused and motivated.
Example
S: Walk for planned weekly minutes.
M: 150 minutes per week (5x30-minute walks).
A: Fit walks into lunch breaks or after work.
R: Support better heart and mental health
T: Maintain for eight weeks.
Put it together:
For the next eight weeks, I will walk 150 minutes per week by completing five, 30-minute sessions.
Watch the SMART Goal Guide, a 5-minute video that guides you through creating a SMART goal.
Once you have your SMART Goal, you can put it into a Motivating Action Plan (MAP) to track your progress.