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Developing SMART Goals for Personal Growth

Southern New Hampshire University MGT 200 SMART Goals Template SMART Aspect Specific Measurable Numeric (e.g., 9, 1/2) or descriptive (e.g., full, complete, have certificate in my hands) How much? How many? How will I know when the goal has been achieved? Attainable Relevant * Prompts Be clear and concise: · Who: You! Will anyone else help you? · What: Be specific! Details, details, details. · Where: Is there a specific place (or virtual place)? · Why: What's your motivation? Are you willing to do this? Are you able to do this? How does this relate to your life? How does it align with your broader goals or your company's broader goals? Goal Aspects . Who: I will be the primary person responsible for achieving this goal. · What: I will develop a consistent habit of daily mindfulness meditation. · Where: This will primarily take place in a quiet corner of my home dedicated to meditation. · Why: My motivation is to enhance my overall well- being, reduce stress, and improve focus and mental clarity. How much? How many? I will start with a daily practice of 10 minutes and gradually increase to 20 minutes over the next three months. How will I know when the goal has been achieved? I will consider the goal achieved when I can consistently meditate for 20 minutes each day without feeling rushed or distracted. Willing: I am committed to integrating meditation into my daily routine and believe it is achievable. Ability: I have the necessary resources (time, space, guidance) to make this goal attainable. How does this relate to your life? Mindfulness meditation aligns with my values of promoting mental well-being and personal growth. How does it align with your broader goals or your company's broader Southern New Hampshire University SMART Aspect Timely Prompts Is this a shortttterm goal (e.g., one day, two weeks, three months)? Is this a longttterm goal (e.g., one year, five years, ten years)? Add a calendar date! Is this a long-term goal (e.g., one year, five years, ten years)? Increase the daily meditation duration to 20 minutes within the next three months. Goal Aspects goals? This goal is relevant to my broader life goals of achieving a healthy work-life balance and cultivating a positive mindset. Is this a short-term goal (e.g., one day, two weeks, three months)? Develop a daily meditation habit of 10 minutes within the next month. Add a calendar date: By December 20th, I will achieve the 20-minute daily meditation goal. * In the text, R is referred to as "realistic." Different sources use different words for each aspect of this acronym. SMART Goal My SMART goal Daily Mindfulness Meditation.