S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Plan Your Work, and Work Your Plan

Foundation Principles

1. God has enduring purpose for me.—Proverbs 19:21 AMP

2. What looks good may not be good for me.—Proverbs 14:12

3. Without God’s oversight, my heart can trick me.—Jeremiah 17:9 NIV

4. God’s will is done God’s way.—John 15:4 NIV

5. My purpose is directed by Godly counsel.—Proverbs 20:18 AMP

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Making Purpose a Reality

S = SPECIFIC

• Answers the “WHAT”

• What do you want to do?

• The more specific, the more doable

M = MEASURABLE

• This means that when you complete your goal, there will be progress to track.• Ex. Eating less refined sugars = more

energy, clearer skin• Ex. Exercising 30 minutes a day =

healthier heart, sharper mental focus• Ex. Taking a class toward a certification

= grade, knowledge to apply

A = ACHIEVEABLE

• Start regular goal setting by reaching for what is slightly out of reach.• Ex. Going back to school?

• Register for the next semester. • Research schools to find the right

program for you.• Research scholarships.• Call and meet with a counselor/advisor.

also, A = ACTION-ORIENTED

R = REALISTIC

• Practical Faith

• Accountability

T = TIME BOUND

• Give yourself a deadline• …in the next 30 days• …by the end of the year

S.M.A.R.T. Goal

Goal:

I want to ___________ because I __________.

Action Steps…1. TBD2. TBD3. TBD

Example S.M.A.R.T. Goal

Goal:

Ex. I want to organize the clothes in my closet before the end of the year because I want to create more personal order.

Action Steps:1. Decisions (storage, donation, sell/keep,

etc.)2. Do it

Reinforcements

My accountability partner is _________________.

We agree to communicate every ____________.

Our method of contact is _________________.