As Hilário pointed out on his blog, one of the recent mottos on BEFP classes has been SMART goal setting. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely. Let's see what we can tell you regarding timeliness when setting a goal.
Well, for starters, it is fundamental that you are specific enough. Set your goals within well known time frames. By doing so, you are disallowing yourself to procrastinate. This an effective way to build pressure to your advantage.
Of course you must not forget the A in SMART. Plan your time in an achievable way or else you might turn your objectives against you and grow unnecessary pressure and stress. Relax. These are YOUR objectives. Planning requires flexibility.
Also important is to relate with Measurability. Find a way to have your objective reminded to you at a constant pace, so that you can check for the accomplishment of your milestones.
Don't just say "I want to be the richest man on earth". Say "I want to be the richest man on earth, by next tuesday the 29th, 8pm sharp" :-)
Cheerz
1 Comments:
Great post! I like that you honed in on one element of SMART goal setting while connecting it to some other elements. Don't forget that if you say you're "on class" then it sounds like you're on top of the classroom when it's probably more accurate to say you're IN class (e.g. in the classroom)...or at least it's not as strenuous! Also, it's true that unnecessary pressure and stress grows, but it's more common to "build up" unnecessary pressure and stress.
I wholeheartedly agree that it's important to relate Timeliness with Measurablility and find a way TO REMIND YOURSELF OF YOUR OBJECTIVE at a constant pace. It's the only way to "build pressure to your advantage," as you so eloquently and succinctly put it!
Keep up the good work!
January 28, 2008 at 6:35:00 PM GMT+0
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