S.M.A.R.T. Get Smart With Your Success Goals

Do People usually set expectations for next year at this time of year. Over the coming months, do you have anything you want to accomplish? If so then if you make it ‘SMART,’ you will have a much better chance of achieving your goal.

SMART is an acronym which refers to a successful goal’s five ingredients: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. It is based on the work of Peter Drucker, the famous management guru, but the methodology is equally applicable to personal objectives.

Here’s how it works:

Let’s say your goal is to lose weight.

To make this goal SMART, you would need to make it specific – lose 7 pounds; measurable – track your weight every week; achievable – find an excellent program to follow; realistic – check with your doctor to make sure your weight loss goal is sensible, and time-bound – six weeks.

Studies prove that if your goal is SMART, you’ll have a much better chance of achieving it. Good luck! If you’re looking for an accurate market value for your home, contact us at 401-396-2888 for a free valuation. We’re always glad to help!