The Peace and Happiness Adventure

SMART goals are a framework for setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Here is a breakdown of each component of a SMART goal:

1. Specific: Your goal should be clear and specific, with a clear focus on what you want to achieve. This means identifying the who, what, where, when, and why of your goal.

Example: “I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 3 months by exercising for 30 minutes every day and cutting out junk food from my diet.”

2. Measurable: Your goal should be measurable so that you can track your progress and determine whether you have achieved it. This means identifying how you will measure your progress towards your goal.

Example: “I will weigh myself every week and record my weight in a journal to track my progress towards my goal of losing 10 pounds.”

3. Achievable: Your goal should be realistic and achievable, taking into account your skills, abilities, resources, and time constraints.

Example: “Losing 10 pounds in 3 months is achievable and realistic for me, given my current fitness level and schedule.”

4. Relevant: Your goal should be relevant to your overall life goals and values, and should align with your personal and professional aspirations.

Example: “Losing 10 pounds will help me feel more confident and improve my overall health, which is important to me and aligns with my values.”

5. Time-bound: Your goal should have a specific timeframe for completion, giving you a sense of urgency and motivation to achieve it.

Example: “I will achieve my goal of losing 10 pounds in the next 3 months, by exercising for 30 minutes every day and cutting out junk food from my diet.”