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SMART Goals
Directions:
Complete the following activity, setting a goal for school for the semester.
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S.M.A.R.T. |
Questions… |
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Specific |
Does your goal clearly and specifically state what you are trying to achieve? If your goal is particularly large or lofty, try breaking it down into smaller, specific SMART goals. |
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Measurable |
How will you (and others) know if progress is being made on achieving your goal? Can you quantify or put numbers to your outcome? |
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Attainable |
Is achieving your goal dependent on anyone else? |
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Relevant |
Why is achieving this goal important to you? What values in your life does this goal reflect? What effect will achieving your goal have on your life or on others? |
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Time-bound |
When will you reach your goal? Again, if your goal is particularly large, try breaking it down into smaller goals with appropriate incremental deadlines. |
Today’s Date: 1/12/2026
Date by which you plan to achieve your goal:
What is your goal in one sentence?
What are the benefits of achieving this goal?
Verify that your goal is SMART
Specific: What exactly will you accomplish?
Measurable: How will you (and others) know when you have reached your goal?
Attainable: Is attaining this goal realistic with effort and commitment? Do you have the resources to achieve this goal? If not, how will you get them?
Relevant: Why is this goal important to you? Why does it matter to you?
Time-Bound: When will you achieve this goal?
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Action Plan What specific steps must you take to achieve your goal? This action plan may just get you started. Feel free to create a more detailed step-by-step plan. |
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Task/To Do Item |
Expected Completion Date |
Date Actually Completed |
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Obstacles/Challenges What obstacles stand in the way of you achieving your goal |
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Obstacle |
How will you address the challenge if/when it arises? |
Network of Support & Accountability
When working towards achieving a goal, it is helpful to have people whom support you and your efforts. Support looks like and sounds like listening to your goals, reminding you who you are and your values, challenging your decisions, and helping you make decisions that will make you the best version of yourself. Support does not look like or sound like telling you what to do, passing judgment, or giving ultimatums.
Deciding who you surround yourself in your journey to reach your goals is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. “Your crew determines your view.”
Below make a list of people who support your efforts to reach your goal. Then, share with them what you hope to accomplish this semester and ask them to check in with you throughout the semester about your progress.
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Contact’s Name |
Relationship to Contact |
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Marlene |
mother |
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Leonardo |
father |
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Joseph |
Significant other |
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Onelia |
grandmother |
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