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S = Specific

Goals give your life, and the way you spend your time, direction. With a

specific goal in mind, you can clearly see what it is you want to achieve, and
you have specific standards for that achievement. In making your goals

specific it is important that you actually write them down as a record and a
reference.

The more specific your goal, the more realistic your success will be, and the
shorter the path to it.

M = Measurable

For a goal to be measurable you need a way to measure the progress and
some specific criteria that will tell you when you can stop and when the goal is

achieved. Seeing the progress is very important for you to stay motivated and
enjoy the process of achieving the goal.

A = Attainable

An attainable or achievable goal is a goal for which you see a realistic path to
achievement, and reasonable odds that you get there. This does not mean

that the lower you aim the more likely you reach success. It is well known that

goals that work best are ones that invite challenge. Your optimum goals are
those which cause you to "stretch" but not "break" as you strive for

achievement. Goals can give creative people a much-needed sense of
direction.

The goals chosen should be as ambitious as possible, but still reachable.

Then they will give you more motivation and a sense of achievement.

R = Rewarding

A goal is rewarding when you have clear reasons why you want to reach that

goal. It is important that the goal is really yours. Take ownership of your goal.

Write down your specific reasons for setting the goal and the expected
reward.

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