SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Therefore, a SMART goal incorporates all of these criteria to help focus your efforts and increase the chances of achieving that goal.

1. SETTING
SMART
GOALS

2. G O A L S
Get
dream
job
Organize
my life
Achieve
success
Live a
happy
life
Stop
worrying
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3. • A powerful tool to define or refine your
career/life journey.
What are
GOALS?
• Anyone who needs to clearly articulate their
personal or professional goals.
Who sets
GOALS?
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4. DREAMS ACTION STEPS TARGET DATE GOALS
Goals are not dreams,
your roadmap for a successful education,career and life.
Why go through life without goals?
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WHY GOALS ARE IMPORTANT?

5. Learning how to set goals is as important as knowing what the goal
should contain. What’s important to remember about setting goals is
the correct F.R.A.M.E. of mind. What is meant by “frame of
mind?” Each letter in the word “frame” illustrates the following:
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HOW TO SET A GOAL?

6. • Dream your wildest dreams and make sure that your goals match your values. Ask
yourself: what do you want to be doing in 1 year? 5 years? What kind of person do I
want to be?
Fantasize
• Fantasies can become reality, depending on how hard you are willing to work for
them.Reality
• Define your goal(s) by striking a balance between Fantasy and Reality; set a high but
realistic goalAim
• Be truthful to yourself by narrowing your choices or goals to the ones you really
intend to accomplish. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.Method
• Process the results, but don’t make it the last step; evaluation should be on going.Evaluation
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F.R.A.M.E

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DIFFUSE UNDER-DELIVER MISSING METRICS BLIND SIGHTED
Vague with no
“there”
Uninspiring Incalculable
Not aligned with
strategy
D U M B
G O A L
BAD GOALS ARE DUMB

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What do you
want to do?
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE REALISTIC TIME-BOUND
S M A R
G O A L
T
S
How will you
know when
you’ve reached
it?
Is it in your
power to
accomplish it?
Can you
realistically
achieve it?
When exactly
do you want to
accomplish it?
GOOD GOALS ARE

9. Stellar goals are crystal clear and well-defined. They act as a magnet,
focusing your attention along your career/life journey.
Poor Example Better Example
I will lose weight I will lose 10kgs by October 01, 2018 by
eliminating sugar from my diet and
walking 2 kms per day
To set a specific goal answer the six “W” questions.
1. Who is involved?
2. What do I want to accomplish?
3. Where will the action take place?
4. When will the goal be achieved?
5. Why is this goal important?
SMART : SPECIFIC
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10. Goals that contain specific numbers or dates keep you on track and provide a
way to measure your success.
Poor Example Better Example
I will lose weight I will lose 10kgs by October 01, 2018 by
eliminating sugar from my diet and
walking 2 kms per day
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as:
1. How many?
2. How much?
3. To what degree?
4. How will I know when it is accomplished?
SMART : MEASURABLE
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11. Realistic yet challenging goals let you celebrate your achievements and
provide personal satisfaction.
SMART : ATTAINABLE
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Poor Example Better Example
I will lose weight I will lose 10kgs by October 01, 2018 by
eliminating sugar from my diet and
walking 2 kms per day

12. Relevant career/life goals align with the direction you want your life to take.
SMART : RELEVANT/RESULT-ORIENTED
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Poor Example Better Example
I will lose weight I will lose 10kgs by October 01, 2018 by
eliminating sugar from my diet and
walking 2 kms per day

13. You set a deadline for your career goals, so there's a sense of urgency and you
know when you can celebrate success.
SMART : TIME-BOUND
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Poor Example Better Example
I will lose weight I will lose 10kgs by October 01, 2018 by
eliminating sugar from my diet and
walking 2 kms per day

14. ACTIVITY 01 : INDIVIDUAL GOAL SETTING
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STEP 01 STEP 02 STEP 03

16. Set Goals that motivates you
Set SMART Goals
Set Goals in writing
Make an Action plan
Stick with it
RECAP
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