SMART Goals Template

Why Use the SMART Goals Template?

The template forces you to define your objectives against five specific criteria, maximizing the likelihood of successful attainment:

• S - Specific: Define precisely what you want to achieve (e.g., What do you want to accomplish?).

• M - Measurable: Determine how you will know when the goal is accomplished (e.g., How will you know when you have accomplished your goal?).

• A - Attainable: Ensure the goal is realistic and how it can be achieved (e.g., How can the goal be accomplished?).

• R - Relevant: Verify that the goal aligns with your larger objectives and needs (e.g., Will the goal meet your short and long-term needs?).

• T - Timely: Set a clear deadline for when the goal will be accomplished (e.g., When will the goal be accomplished?).