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What does the "S" in S.M.A.R.T Goals stand for?
Specific
What does the "M" in S.M.A.R.T Goals stand for?
Measurable
What does the "A" in S.M.A.R.T Goals stand for?
Attainable/achievable
What does the "R" in S.M.A.R.T Goals stand for?
Relevant
What does the "T" in S.M.A.R.T Goals stand for?
Timely/Time-bound
Which goal is more specific?
A) I want to eat a healthier diet
B) I want to eat more fruits and vegetables
B) I want to eat more fruits and vegetables
What does measurable mean?
You can track the progress, you have a definitive answer if you achieved it or not. Numbers, percentages, etc.
What does having an achievable goal mean?
The goal is realistic and possible for you.
What does having a relevant goal mean?
Having a goal that actually means something to you, is important to you. Something you want to improve
Which goal is time bound?
A) I will drink 8 cups of water a day
B) I will drink 8 cups of water a day for 30 days
B) I will drink 8 cups of water a day for 30 days
Make this goal more specific:
I want to exercise more.
I will do 10 pushups everyday before dinner for a week straight.
Add something measurable to:
I will spend less time on my phone
I will lessen my screen time from 6 hours a day to 5 hours a day.
True or false: A goal should be challenging, but still realistic to complete.
True
Which is more relevant to someone who wants to get stronger?
A) I will do 2 sets of 10 air squats 3 days a week for a month.
B) I will walk on a treadmill for 10 minutes everyday for a month
A) I will do 2 sets of 10 air squats 3 days a week for a month.
Add a time frame to this goal:
I will walk for 30 minutes three times a week
I will walk for 30 minutes three times a week for a month
Identify what component is missing in this goal:
I will improve my sleep for the rest of the year
The Specific component and the Measurable component
Why is having something you can measure in your goal useful?
So you can see if you are getting closer to the goal or not.
How can having an unrealistic goal cause someone to give up?
You might think it won't happen, and stop trying entirely.
Give one example of a health goal that could be relevant to a high school student.
I want to spend 5 minutes a day writing down what I am grateful for this semester.
Why is having a deadline or time period useful?
Stops procrastination, creates urgency, makes progress measurable, builds accountability.
Your team has 1 minute to turn this goal into a goal that is more specific:
I will sleep better for the rest of the year.
I will turn off all blue wavelength light in my room 1 hour before my usual bed time.
If you measure your progress toward a goal and you are not making any progress, what can you do to your goal?
Make the goal easier to achieve, revise the action, extend the deadline
Make this goal achievable for you:
I will run a marathon tomorrow
I will run for 10 minutes 2 days a week for 4 weeks starting tomorrow
How can increasing your emotional/mental health be relevant to a high school student?
Handle daily stress better, focus better in class, and build strong friendships
Add a realistic deadline to this goal:
I will read one 200 page non fiction book within ......?
I will read one 200 page non fiction book within 2 weeks