SMART Goals Flashcards
Long Term
What you want to achieve over a longer period of time. I.e. reaching a particular body weight over a month, semester, or even a few years.
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MEASURABLE AND MEANINGFUL
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ACTION ORIENTED
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REALISTIC
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TIME BOUND
CREATING AN ACTION PLAN
- Set SMART Goals
- Develop Action Plan
- Identify Barriers, Find Solutions
- Reward Success
SPECIFIC
Goals need to be clear and specific.
MEASURABLE AND MEANINGFUL
Goals need to be meaningful so that you see a purpose in meeting them. It required a series of progressive, measurable, short term goals that show gradual improvement.
ACTION ORIENTED
Goals must require you to take action through a series of well-planned steps.
REALISTIC
Do not try to accomplish the impossible. A goal is realistic if it involves a convenient location, appropriate equipment, is within your physical and mental capabilities.
TIME BOUND
How long will it take. You must have a firm timeline.
Short Term
Specific and can be completed in a few hours, days, or weeks.
Short term fitness goals may involve a measuring your progress in a single workout, or comparing your progress over a series of exercise sessions.