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and found those who write down their goals are 42 percent S.M.A.R.T. Goal Example
more likely to achieve them. 2) Check in regularly. Regularly
assessing how you are coming along with the goal will allow Goal:
you to evaluate your progress and ensure you remain on
track as well as provide an opportunity for adjustments if To lose 20 pounds by fall of 2020.
necessary. 3) Celebrate the small victories! Celebrating your To achieve this goal reduce food serving sizes,
accomplishments (even the small ones) as you progress can limit soda intake to one can/bottle per day, and
be helpful in refueling your motivation. ensure at least 60 minutes of physical exercise/

Now that you have a greater understanding of how to develop activity three times per week.
effective goals, use the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting method
to develop a personalized goal for yourself. As you begin Why is this Specific?
to create and clarify your goal, remember to ask the two
important questions discussed earlier as well as remember The goal specifically states how much weight to lose.
the three helpful tips to keep you on track as you progress
toward completion. Setbacks are natural and delays can Why is this Measurable?
occur but surrounding yourself with a like-minded support
system will ultimately help achieve your desired goals. We One has the ability to track the number of
may fall short of some of our goals and that is okay, so long pounds lost using a weighing scale.
as we have made meaningful, positive changes in our lives.
Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals is about progression, not about Why is this Achievable?

perfection. S Assume this goal is written in March.
That provides about six months to lose 20 pounds,
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an achievable task.

Why is this Realistic?

The goal and parameters set can be realistically
achieved given the specified timeframe.

Why this has a Timeframe?

A specified timeframe is clearly defined.
i.e. fall of 2020.

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