"Without dreams and goals there's no living, only merely existing, and that's not why we are here."
- Mark Twain -
At Acton Academy Northwest Austin,
we arm our learners with tools like the S.M.A.R.T. Goals Framework to transform regular goals into powerful tools for maximizing growth and excellence.
S = Specific
(WHAT will I do?)
Ask Yourself: Is it clear what exactly are you trying to do or is it still too vague or ambiguous?
M = Measurable
(HOW will I do it?)
Ask Yourself: How will you be able to tell when you have reached your goal?
A = Achievable
(COULD I do it...even if it means I have to work very hard?)
Ask Yourself: Given what you believe you are capable of, do you believe you can do it?
R = Relevant
(WHY do I want to do this?)
Ask yourself: Do you have a good reason for wanting to reach this goal?
T = Tough
(Is this CHALLENGING enough that it's worth spending my time and effort?)
Ask yourself: Is this goal tough enough to get me out of my Comfort Zone, but not so tough that I'll be in my Panic Zone the whole time?
EXAMPLES - SECTION HIDDEN!
