Smart or not
Fix this: I want to be healthier.
I will drink 2 bottles of water and walk 20 minutes daily for 30 days
What’s the S in SMART stand for?
Specific
You set a goal but forget about it, what can help?
What is writing it down or posting it somewhere?
Name a goal that takes less than 5 minutes a day.
Anything! Along as it takes under 5 minutes of your day
Examples: floss, stretch, journal
I will practice free throws for 30 minutes after school, 3 days a week, for 2 months
What is a SMART Goal
Fix this: I want to make more friends
I will talk to one new person every week for the next month.
What’s does the M in SMART stand for?
Measurable
You keep getting distracted while working on your goal. What can you try?
putting away your phone or using a timer
Do a 10-second stretch and say one goal you have.
Action Based. Team gets points if player completes task
I want to do well in school this year.Why is this not SMART?
What is not specific, measurable, or time-bound?
Fix this: I want to stop being lazy.
I will set a timer and do chores for 20 minutes every day after school for 2 weeks
What’s the A in SMART stand for?
Achievable
You’re too tired to stick with your goal. What might help?
Smaller steps, breaking down goal, re-evaluating
Say all 5 parts of SMART in under 10 seconds.
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
I will walk my dog every day. What part of SMART is missing?
What is Time-bound (how long will you do it for?)
Fix this: I want to be rich.
I will save $5 from my allowance each week for 3 months.
What’s the R in SMART stand for?
Relevant
Your goal is too big. What should you do?
break it into smaller goals
Write a full SMART goal in 1 minute (with team)
I will save $10 a week for 3 months to buy new shoes. Break down the SMART parts.
S: Save $10/week, M: $10, A: Yes, R: For shoes, T: 3 months
Fix this: I want to stop procrastinating.
I will use a planner to list and complete 2 homework tasks each day for the next 2 wee
What’s the T in SMART stand for?
Time-bound (timeliness)
You keep comparing your goal to someone elses. Whats a better mindset?
focus on your own progress, not others.
Name 3 good habits that support any goal.
Planning ahead, staying organized, asking for help.