Last Tuesday we went to the Rec Center to participate in a Baseline Fitness test and to use the SMART goal model to set goals for fitness and for life. We learned through our baseline fitness test, that it's a good idea to assess our current state and then set reasonable goals to achieve based on that initial assessment.
Setting S.M.A.R.T Goals
Specific - A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the sex "W" questions:
- Who: Who is involved?
- What: What do I want to accomplish?
- Where: Identify a location.
- When: Establish a time frame.
- Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
- Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits or accomplishing the goal.
Measurable - Establish a concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. To determine if your goal is measurable ask questions such as.....How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished?
Attainable - When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and financil capacity to reach them.
Realistic/Relevant - To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. A goal can be both high and realistic; you are the only one who can decide joust how high your goal should be. Your goal is probably realistic if you truly believe that i can be accomplished.
Time Bound - A goal must have a target date. If you desire to make a million dollars, but don't set a timeline for it, it won't be motivating. A deadline too far in the future is too easily put off. A goal that's set too close is not only unrealistic, it can be discouraging.
BLOG ASSIGNMENT: Using the template below, set a SMART goal for anything from school, fitness, financial success, etc. For those of you who will comment on this goal, be sure to offer support and challenge. IF the goal is too broad, offer some suggestions. If you are not sure what the measurement is, suggest something.
SMART Goal Planning Form
Specific – WHO? WHAT?
Measurement/Assessment – HOW?
Attainable/Achieve – REASONABLE?
Relevant – EXPECTED RESULT?
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Timed – WHEN?
I hope you all have had time to create a SMART goal for yourself, here are a couple of things to think about as you go about creating and modifying your goal/s:
ReplyDelete1 - All goals can be modified at anytime, don't limit yourself to the confines of what you have written. Know that every goal evolves as you progress towards accomplishing it.
2 - Remember to reflect on the support system that you have in place that can help you through the accomplishment of your goal. Do your friends/family support you in the progress to your goal? Do you have the resources to accomplish your goal?