S.M.A.R.T GOALS
The "S" in SMART ensures a goal is well-defined rather than vague or general.
What is Specific?
This ubiquitous green creature is notorious for quietly sneaking up on players and exploding.
What is a Creeper?
When you are upset you need to do this before you act.
What is Think?
The "M" in SMART means including concrete criteria, numbers, or metrics to track progress.
What is Measurable?
Mining this rare blue mineral requires an Iron Pickaxe or better and is essential for crafting enchantment tables and jukeboxes
What is Diamond?
Things that happen to us that trigger intense feelings like anger, stress, or frustration.
What are Triggers?
The "A" in SMART guarantees that the goal is realistic and possible to achieve given your skills and resources.
What is Achievable (or Attainable)?
To construct an active Nether Portal, a player must arrange at least 10 blocks of this blast-resistant material in a frame.
What is Obsidian?
Taking three deep breaths, counting to ten, or taking a quick break are all examples of this strategy to calm down before reacting
What is taking a pause (or using a calming strategy)?
Question Prompt: The "R" in SMART ensures the goal aligns with your broader objectives, values, and long-term targets.
What is Relevant?
Defeating this primary boss mob in the End dimension triggers the game's completion poem and credit sequence.
What is the Ender Dragon?
Reframing a thought like "Everything is ruined" into a true, realistic statement helps correct these trick thoughts generated by big feelings
What are negative thoughts?
The "T" in SMART requires setting a target date or deadline to prevent daily tasks from taking priority over long-term goals
What is Time-bound (or Time-framed)?
Brewed using a Fermented Spider Eye and a Potion of Healing or Poison, this splash potion inflicts direct health loss on living mobs while healing undead ones.
What is a Potion of Harming?
Making a smart choice to solve a problem instead of making it bigger is an example of choosing a positive one of these.
What is an action (or behavior / response)?