Goal Setting
Goals are important. They help us to make changes in our life and can provide us with direction - that is, they can help us to understand exactly what it is that we want to achieve.
When we talk about SMART goals, we mean goals that are:
Specific:
Your goal should be clear and specific, for example, 'I will increase my grade from C to B'.
Measurable:
Your goal should be quantifiable - you need to be able to track your progress and determine if you have succeeded in achieving your goal.
Achievable:
Try to keep your goal realistic and attainable. This means that it should challenge you, but not be so difficult that it is impossible to achieve.
Relevant:
Your goal should be relevant and meaningful to you - it should be something you care about.
Time-bound:
Your goal should have a specific deadline or timeframe that is realistic.
Think about what it is that you want to achieve in a particular class or setting. Try writing SMART goals to assist with this.
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