A client asked me recently if I could help her set a goal for the week. “I want something to shoot for, but I don’t know how to set a goal.”
It reminded me that it’s worth going over proper goal-setting again. There is a good approach to setting goals called S.M.A.R.T., for goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound.
So, not the best goal would be, “I’m going to drink more water.”
A SMART goal would be, “I’m going to drink at least 8 cups of water five days this week.”
And what would a SMARTER goal be?
It would be one that you’d Evaluate and Re-Adjust.
If the goal isn’t serving you anymore, or it’s become routine, then it could be time to move on to a new one. Or, if you only hit that water goal 3 days this week, maybe it’s time to evaluate and re-adjust.
In order for a goal to serve us, it needs to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound (as in, there’s a deadline).
For even SMARTER goal-setting, we need to Evaluate and Re-Adjust periodically to make sure we’re focusing on the right things and are on the way to achieve them.
Your coach
Michał
B3&FIT