HOW

TO SET GOALS
Start with the end in mind. It
can be powerful to “see” the To achieve your goals you Connect each goal to a
future you after achieving must believe that you can “why.” This will keep you Goals should be Specific,
Measurable, Achievable,
your goals. This can motivate do it. What you believe is motivated to reach the goal
Realistic and Time-bound.
you to keep going, even what you will manifest. and not give up on it.
when you want to quit.

VISUALIZE BELIEVE KNOW WHY S.M.A.R.T.

YOUR GOALS
Accomplishing goals is important to
reaching your dreams. They will help
to keep you focused. These tips can
help you to successfully achieve your
goals and live your desired life.

DOCUMENT REVIEW FLEXIBLE REWARD

Celebrate your
Write your goals down and Make sure you review your Be willing to adjust your accomplishments! Give
put it somewhere where you goals regularly. It’s best goals if needed. Don’t be so
yourself small rewards for
can look at them frequently. have them located in a committed to the goal that
accomplishing milestones
Goals are not realistic if place where you can look at you create stress for
leading to the goals. This will
they only exist in your mind. them daily. unnecessary yourself. help maintain motivation.
 Goal Setting Preparation

Before you start setting goals, you need to set the groundwork for success. Answering the
questions in this worksheet will ensure you're choosing the right goal, for the right reason
and have a plan to reach it.

What goal are you considering setting?

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Why do you want to reach this goal?

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Are you choosing this goal because YOU want it or because it will make someone
else happy?
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What benefits will you get out of reaching this goal?

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How will reaching this goal help you now?
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How will reaching it help you in the future?

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What will make this goal more exciting (having a friend join you, a new outfit, a new
training program, etc.)?
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What will help you stay motivated (small milestone rewards, visually seeing your
results, etc.)
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Which emotions will help keep you motivated (worry about not reaching the goal,
excitement about reaching a milestone, etc.)?
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Obstacles that might get in your way of success.

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How you plan to overcome these obstacles.

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People you can call on when you're feeling less motivated.

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Visualize reaching a milestone in your journey to your goal. What do you see? How
do you feel?
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Now visualize reaching the goal. Again, what do you see, feel, think? How will
others react to you reaching this goal?
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List visuals you can use to help keep you motivated.

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What will you tell yourself when you're feeling frustrated or unmotivated? What will
you do?
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What reward will you give yourself when you reach a milestone?
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What reward will you get when you reach your goal?
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Make a list of things that motivate you. These can be words, phrases, images,
music, etc. …whatever makes you feel inspired and motivated to keep going. Refer
to this list often or create a vision board with this list so you can refer to it as often
as necessary.

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 SMART Goal Setting
Let’s start with what the SMART acronym stands for:

Specific – being clear on the goal helps you to take action on it and actually achieve it
Measurable – helps you to determine if and when the goal is complete and allows
measurement of progress during and after
Achievable or Actionable – you are able to achieve and have control over the process
Realistic – it has to be realistic and something that you can truly accomplish
Timebound – if it’s not attached to a timeframe, it will never get done

Going through the process of setting SMART goals is an iterative process. You will find that you
are going over your goals multiple times and making changes as you apply the different
components of the SMART process. Give yourself grace and definitely don’t get frustrated.
Each time you refine your goals, you will gain a better understanding of them and they will be
planted deeper for you to truly own them.

Specific
Many people struggle at the onset with setting goals simply because they don’t make them
specific enough. The more specific your goals, the easier it will be to achieve them. When you
have clarity on the goal then it’s easier to make decisions in our lives and we know exactly what
we are trying to achieve.

As you begin to think about your goals, I want you to ask yourself a few questions, starting with
the most obvious, which is “what goal do you want to accomplish?” Next, “why is the goal
important to you?” Then, “what do you need in order to accomplish the goal?” Finally, “what
obstacles might get in the way of you achieving the goal?”

Measurable
If you can’t measure the goal then you can’t determine if you reached it or not. There must be
a clear way of measuring your success with achieving the goal.

If you can’t prove to someone else that the goal is complete, then your goal measure is likely
not specific enough. The best test for measurability is to ask “If someone asked me about the
results of my goal can I clearly articulate the way the I determined that it was completed.

Actionable/Achievable
Your goals should be action-oriented, which means you can take action to make it happen. If
the path to reaching the goal is completely out of your control then it is not truly actionable and
you will likely fail to complete the goal.

Making the goal action-oriented also encourages you to write active and not passive goals.
Realistic
The goal should be reasonably within your reach. It’s important that we feel good about the
goals that we set and that we see the possibility of achieving them.

You should ask yourself whether or not it is physically possible for you to complete the goal. If
it isn’t then you should consider establishing a goal that is more realistic. Consider setting “goal
ranges” with a low-end of achievement, mid-level and a stretch-level. This way, if you aim for
the low-end of the achievement and see that you can reasonably push yourself above it, then
you can celebrate a significant win by reaching the mid-level or stretch-level of the goal.

When you set unrealistic goals, you are much more likely to lose motivation and abandon the
goal.

Timebound

When you don’t attach a date of completion for the goal, you are much less motivated to place
focus on it. You have less incentive to work hard and stay diligent in the process.

Pick a date that you find inspiring, but not overwhelming. You can also consider using date
ranges (Minimum, Target and Stretch)
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Would you like to achieve greater success? Create and implement SMART Goals.

Specific:
What goal do you want to accomplish?
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Why is this goal important to you?

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What do you need in order to accomplish the goal?

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What obstacles might you face as you achieve this goal?

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Measurable:
How much or how many do you need in order to achieve your goal?
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How will you know when you have achieved this amount?
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Actionable / Achievable:
Is your goal attainable in the period provided?

£ Yes, as long as I work on it daily I should have no trouble achieving my goal.

£ No. After careful consideration, I need to rework the goal so that it is attainable.

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Can the required tasks be completed in the timeframe?

£ Yes, if I work on it daily I should complete it the goal within the timeframe.
£ No. I think my goal is a bit lofty. I will break it down into more achievable steps.

Realistic / Relevant:
Is your goal realistic?

£ Yes, while it may not be easy, it is possible to reach my goal.

£ No. After careful consideration, I think I may need to rework it a little.

Is it relevant to your overall life goals?

£ Yes, this goal will bring me one step closer to achieving my life goal.
£ No. After careful consideration, I think I need to create a different goal.

Time Bound / Timely / Trackable:

When will you complete your goal?
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Notes:
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