21 SMART Goals | Quick Overview

1. Acquiring new clients by acquiring five new projects for a web design consultancy through referrals, networking, and social media marketing campaigns within two months.
2. Improving job performance by redoing the company's website design by May 1, finding the right graphic designer and web programmer, then using their skills to create a dynamic visual presentation.
3. Increasing profits by 20% this year by acquiring two new clients each week, finishing projects 10% faster, and cutting $1,000 per month in expenditures.

1. Regular savings for the next year by saving 20% of every paycheck and investing it in index funds through a 401K.
2. Living within a budget by creating a budget of $4,000 every month, tracking every expense, and spending less than this amount.
3. Eliminating credit card debt by paying the outstanding balance of $5,000 on credit cards in installments, asking each credit card company to reduce APR, then paying off the cards with the highest interest rates down to the lowest interest rates.

Eating more vegetables and fruits by eating a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily by March 31, mapping out meals each week, going shopping twice a week, and eating one to two servings per meal.

Getting regular exercise by working out a minimum of 30 minutes per day, three days per week, by December 31.

Creating healthy habits by drinking 64oz or two liters of water at work every day, setting a reminder at night to fill up water bottles, and taking them when leaving for work in the morning.

1. Express love to a spouse by identifying three things you really love about your partner, telling her about them on Friday night, scheduling a 30-minute block on Tuesday, and reminiscing about all the good times shared together.
2. Spending quality time with family by strengthening bonds by taking them for a vacation at least once in six months, setting aside an hour each month during a weekly review session, and planning out future trip ideas.
3. Strengthening friendships by planning and coordinating one activity with closest friends each month during weekly review sessions.

1. Family fun by enjoying the Maid of the Mist boat ride in Niagara Falls with the family on August 31, spending two hours planning this trip, and making all necessary reservations on Saturday, March 1.
2. Learning new skills by learning rock climbing this summer and climbing a simple class four at Yosemite by joining the local climbing class.
3. Outdoor activities by spending at least one hour outdoors every day, jogging or power walking, by blocking out an hour each day during a weekly review and setting a daily reminder to get outdoors.

1. Self-education by reading one book every two weeks for the entire calendar year, accomplished during a morning routine.
2. Getting up early for the next three months by waking up 30 minutes early to build a morning routine.
3. Building a morning routine for the next three months by picking five important habits to be added to a new morning routine and completing it every morning.

1. Meditate regularly by meditating for ten minutes each morning by setting an alert for 07:20 A.M. using the alarm app on a mobile phone.
2. Being thankful by taking five minutes each day to give thanks for everything that's good in life by setting aside time before lunch to remember what's important.
3. Prayer by setting aside ten minutes each day and praying to God, added to a nighttime routine before going to sleep.

SMART goals are clear and well-defined, making it evident if one has achieved a particular goal or not.

Utilizing SMART goals is a helpful technique that commits individuals to achieving their desired objectives.