Have you set your goals in 2007?

Have you heard before the acronym SMART? It is 5 basic criteria for goals setting. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time.

Specific: What is it exactly that I want to achieve? (e.g. I want to earn $10000 per month)

Measurable: What must be able to state a measurable outcome? (e.g. $10000 per month is the measurable outcome.

Attainable: Is the goal achievable? Don’t set mission impossible. Make sure your goals are achievable.

Realistic: Hey, what is the point to set 100% mission possible? Make sure your goal is challenging enough to motivate you. Setting stretch achievable goals is key. If you don’t know whether your goals are achievable, do more research before you identify the goals.

Time: When you want to achieve your goals? What is your schedule? 6 months.

A good simple example of goal statement, I want to earn $10000 per month by the end of year 2007. I’m working on my goals in 2007 now.