Setting SMART Goals - How To Properly Set a Goal (animated)

If you want to succeed, you need to set goals. Without them you lack focus and direction. They also provide you with a benchmark to determine whether or not you're actually succeeding at them.
We all struggle sometimes to achieve our plans. And it's not that we lack the effort, but our goals are not structured efficiently.
To accomplish your objective you need to know how to set it up properly. You can't simply say, "I wish I could make more money" and expect it to happen.
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
It is also important to recognize, that not all objectives are created equal.
So, today I'll explain the SMART method of goal setting and how it will amplify your chances of actually succeeding.

S stands for: Specific
Your goal must be clear and well defined. You can only get to where you want by defining precisely how you'll get there.

M stands for: Measurable
Tracking the progress of your goal is an important part of keeping you motivated. It allows you to set milestones that you can celebrate when you achieve them and reevaluate when you don’t.

A stands for: Attainable
Make sure that it's possible to achieve the dreams you set for yourself. Far too many people fall into the trap of setting impossible goals. While they may push you forward for a while, you will almost certainly end up giving up on them. Instead of being impossible, your goals should be challenging yet achievable.

R stands for: Relevant
Your plans should be relevant to the direction you want your life and career to take. A common issue we face, is having too many goals at the same time, or pursuing the wrong goals. Unless your plan is relevant to your overall life plan, achieving it may not accomplish anything.

T stands for: Time bound
This is one of the most important factors.
You plans must have a deadline. If you don't set a time limit you have basically unlimited time to achieve your goals.

But there's one last thing. Most people think that goal setting is a one time event. Like you set your goals once and you're done. However it's actually an ongoing process. It never ends.
Your plans will need evaluation and revision so it's important to stay flexible.

#smart #goals

[mykylaglasgow]

S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- relevant
T - time bound
(your welcome)

[frog]

i'm laughing at how many others are watching this for school lol

[weener]

Hehe I read the comments instead of watching this for school 😂

[RedBroski]

Not watching for school. Just self-improvement!

[SenorJuan]

I actually set monthly goals, which is helpful in developing good habits. This year, I stopped drinking diet soda for 6 weeks, took a month off, re set the goal, and am off of soda permanently now. Diet soda was the ONLY soda I ever drank. Even more challenging since I don't drink coffee either (never did).

[helens]

who else is only watching this for school

[Splater]

Students: Look at comments
Teachers: *You Weren't Supposed to do that!!*

[universemilkshake]

This video has actually helped me a lot. I feel really releived actually c, : I’ve been setting goals for myself for years, and I never followed these steps. I always tried and then failed, and I thought it was that I didn’t have enough motivation. But this really showed me that I was completely going about this all wrong. I’m going to go make some goals for myself! Tysm!!

[streamagoraphobic]

My goals :

1. Getting a job (within 1 yr)
2. Buying a house for my parents (within 2 yrs)
3. Opening a clothing business (within 2 yrs)
4. There are zillion of things I want to achieve but these 3 are major.

[MLuckTV]

Watching this because I wanna be better. If anyone’s here just because of school thank your teacher. Be open to bettering yourself as an individual your future self will really thank you 🙏🏾

[velocityyisgaming]

my teacher really thinks im watching this smh

[theswcoaching]

I love how you've illustrated this. SMART goals are 'de rigueur' in coaching and business and I find them very useful. I have often found it useful to make a distinction between 'big dreams' and 'attainable goals', as I've seen some people try to 'SMART' the big dream. I find it's also work exploring impact bias. Thanks for this video!

[beckyberry]

Love this. Concise, accessible, relevant. Thank you!

[rayellzappey]

What motivates me is helping people, I like to feel valued and appreciated. I try to do the right thing. I always look forward to doing life right the best I can that's what motivates me. Trying to live my best life while helping others live theirs. Looking forward and realizing it can always get better if you try to stay focused and never give up, even if its for the better or worse life can always keep progressing. These are my goals can anyone help me be more specific.

[makaylaevans]

S- Specific
M-Measurable
A-Actionable
R-Relevant
T-Time bound
for anybody <3

[rachelfoster]

This is an excellent video. I used this when teaching a lesson on goal setting to my incoming high school freshman.

[GregoryDLewis]

My goal is to be more understanding with people I do not agree with. Reminding myself that everyone's experiences are so different. I want to focus on things we have in common as a bridge point to becoming more of an understanding person.

[Tompsf]

Thank you for this carefully constructed video. Great job!

[rachelrxby]

ANSWERS :
1 . Difference between goal and wish .
A goal without a plan is just a wish meaning a wish is something you dream of, and a goal is something your going to accomplish .
2. Your goal must be clear and well defined .
3. Why would you want your goal to be measurable ?
Tracking the goal is good to show progress and to keep us motivated . So you know you can accomplish setting your goal to high will drain you eventually .
4. What might one feel if they set goals that are not attainable ?
One might feel their goals aren’t attainable if their to high, don’t set a goal if you don’t have the ability to keep it .
5. How would you ensure that a goal is relevant ?
Pursing one goal at a time, make sure you have a purpose .
6. What tools are useful in making sure your goals are time-bound?
Keeping them on your mind so you don’t flop .
7. However its actually an ongoing process ; it never ends . Your plans need evalution and revision so its important to stay flexible !

Your welcome

[rose-marlinesidney]

Thanks a lot my dear. It's clear. Easy to understand. My current goal : learning how to set smart goals. I want to use it first to find ways to put value on myself, develop positive thoughts about me