Have you created your goal wheel? If not go to the first part of this post.
Now that you have created your goal wheel, it is important to define a goal and objectives for each aspect.
Sounds complicated? It is not!
Let define first our goals, for each aspect of your goal wheel, write what do you want happen to this aspect. The following table shows examples:
According to Doran, an objective should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. If well, Doran wrote it thinking on business, this methodology can be applied also to the personal goals.
Specific means that the objective should be strategic for the goal. Look for the activities that contribute directly to the aspect. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, your objective should include activities that contribute to your goal, as running, avoid saturated fats, etc.
Measurable means that each objective should be measured. Examples of measuring could be miles, pounds, times.
Achievable, if an objective cannot be achievable, the goal cannot be achievable, and then need to be redefined. You can define difficult goals, yes, but try to define a goal that can be achievable in this year.
Relevant, the objective must contribute to the achievement of the goal. Sounds obvious? It is better to be sure the objectives contribute to the goals.
Time-bound, you can define to lose 10 pounds, but this objective will not be effective until you add a time to achieve it. It is not the same to lose 10 pounds in 4 months than 10 years.
Define your objectives might require to think about them several times, or well discuss them with others. For example, if you are planning to call your siblings every week, you will need to check with them if they are available.
The following table show some examples:
Now try to define your goals and objectives!
Doran, G. T. (1981). "There's a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management's goals and objectives". Management Review. AMA FORUM. 70 (11): 35–36.
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