SMART Goals
The letter in S in SMART goals stands for this...
What is Specific?
“A” tasks are tasks you _____ complete.
What is must?
This tomato-themed timer method uses focused work sessions and short breaks.
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
Checking social media constantly is an example of this productivity problem.
What is distraction?
In “Alice in Wonderland,” this character is obsessed with being late.
Who is the White Rabbit?
A goal like “I will study 30 minutes every night this week” is this type of SMART goal component.
What is measurable?
“D” tasks should be handled this way.
What is delegated?
A planner, calendar app, or checklist are examples of these.
What are time management tools?
One solution to procrastination is breaking tasks into smaller _____.
What are steps/chunks?
In “Harry Potter,” this magical object lets Hermione attend multiple classes at once.
What is the Time-Turner?
Breaking a huge assignment into smaller steps is called this.
What is goal breakdown/task chunking?
Tasks labeled “E” should be removed because they waste this.
What is time/energy?
Working on several things at once is called this, and it often lowers productivity.
What is multitasking?
Burnout can happen when a person does not schedule enough of this.
What is rest/self-care?
This Marvel hero can literally manipulate time using the Time Stone.
Who is Doctor Strange?
SMART goals help reduce this common problem where people delay tasks.
What is procrastination?
“B” tasks are tasks you _____ complete.
What is should?
This tool helps visually organize deadlines and appointments.
What is a calendar?
This happens when you try to do too much without prioritizing.
What is overwhelm?
In “The Office,” this character often wastes work time with pranks on Dwight.
Who is Jim Halpert?
Give one example of a SMART goal with each component.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Bound
This prioritization system uses A, B, C, D, and E categories.
What is the ABCDE Method?
The Pomodoro Technique traditionally uses this many minutes of focused work.
What is 25 minutes?
Name one benefit of good time management.
What is reduced stress/improved productivity/better balance/more free time?
In “Parks and Recreation,” this ultra-organized character probably has five planners and color-coded sticky notes.
Who is Leslie Knope?