By Janae S.
S.M.A.R.T goals begin with the premise of filling an unmet need/want. The unmet need/want is not as easy as it may sound.Typically the unmet need is the motivation of what they want.
A S.M.ART goal setting brings structure and track-ability into your goals and objectives.
Specific
Measurable
Action orientated
Realistic
Timely
Specific
-A specific goal has a better greater chance of being accomplished than just a general goal. In order to set a specific goal you must answer the five questions the Who, When, Where, How.
Measurable
-Measurable goals mean that you identify exactly what it is you will see, hear and feel when you reach your goal. When you are measuring your progress it's important that you stay on track, reach your target, and continue the effort required to reach your goal.
Action orientated
-When you identify goals that are the most important to you, then you begin to figure out different ways on how you can make them come true. It also means investigating whether the goal is really acceptable to you.
Realistic
-To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you and your youth are willing and able to work on. Your goal is probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished.
Timely
-A goal should be completed within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there’s no sense of urgency.
Here’s an example:
Your youth is interested in photography and makeup, their S.M.A.R.T goal would be:
S-Get my youth set up in a photography program or find him/her a camera to take pictures with
M-Each week my youth would take a picture of things that may catch their attention
A-Have them begin taking 2 pictures each week
R-Create a photo album of all the pictures my youth has taken over the past 18 weeks.
T-Make sure you can take enough pictures to fill up the photo album within the 18 weeks time frame.
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