HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As the New Year dawns, it is tradition
to set goals to better yourself. The
perennial question, however, is: How do I make New Years’ Resolutions that actually
last past January 2nd?
There are two basic reasons New Years Resolutions flop. The first arises from setting too many goals. The second occurs from a failure to set SMART Goals. SMART, in this context, is an acronym. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. The SMART model is an excellent method for goal setting, but there is more, and that is why I encourage self-action leaders to include four additional guidelines to their goal setting. These additional recommendations turn SMART goals into SMARTIES Goals, as follows:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable and Accountable
Relevant
Time-bound
In competition primarily with yourself
Engaging
Sane
