Build a SMART Goal

Goal worksheet

Build a SMART Goal

A goal you can actually act on is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Work through each piece below — the full goal statement assembles itself as you go.

Name this goal (a short handle, e.g. "Morning walks" or "Finish the certification")

SSpecific

What exactly will you do? Who's involved, what does it look like in real life?

MMeasurable

How will you know it's happening? What number, frequency, or observable sign will you track?

AAchievable

Is this realistic right now, with your current time, energy, and resources? What makes it doable — and what might you need?

RRelevant

Why this, why now? How does it connect to what you value or where you're headed?

TTime-bound

By when? Pick a real date — and if it's a habit, how long you'll run it before reviewing.

My very first step (something you can do within 48 hours)

What might get in the way, and my plan for it

How confident am I that I'll follow through?

— 012345 678910 0 = not at all · 10 = certain. Below a 7? The goal may be too big — shrink the first step, not the ambition.

My goal statement

Fill in the pieces above and your goal will assemble here.

Email my goal

Opens your mail app with the goal and a private link to revisit and update it. Nothing is stored on any server.

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