SMART Goals: Timebound
Good goals are SMART: Specific — Measurable — Attainable — Realistic – TIMEBOUND
Your goals are TIMEBOUND — This helps you stay on track and see your progress as you work toward your goal.
- “I will manage my study time in order to be ready for 3 tests in 2 days during midterms.” (This doesn’t give John a WAY to do this, so he’ll want to be more specific)
- “I will manage my study time by beginning 2 weeks ahead, instead of 1, in order to be ready for 3 tests in 2 days during midterms.” (John understands that the anticipated work requires adjusting his schedule)