Here's When SMART Goals Aren't a Good Idea (and What to Use Instead)

When should you use SMART goals? SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—that's what the ...
Forbes

How SMART Goals Sabotage Success (and the Brain Science of What Works)

Most of us were taught to measure success by ticking off boxes on a to-do list or hitting predetermined milestones. It’s easy to fall into the trap of what is called the Performance Mindset. We’re ...
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What Are SMART Goals: Examples for Students and Work

We all have areas in our lives we'd like to improve upon, whether that's getting a better job, focusing on healthier habits or completing a college degree. But it can be easy to get thrown off course ...

Do less, but do it well: How founders can set smarter goals for 2026

For small and medium businesses, 2026 is all about doing less. By narrowing your focus, you can work towards achievable goals ...
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Chanakya Niti: Smart Life Lessons That Still Works

Scroll through social media today, and you’ll find endless “life hacks,” “money tips,” and “alpha mindset” advice. But ...
University of Delaware

Are your wellness goals SMART?

We all set goals for ourselves, but are they SMART? S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym and tool that you can use to help us set effective goals. Setting realistic and achievable goals using the SMART acronym ...
JD Supra

SMART Goals: How Law Firms Can Manage Their Marketing Goals

SMART goals are the key to creating achievable and measurable objectives, whether in your personal or professional life. What are SMART goals? How can you better use them to reach your desired results ...
Entrepreneur

SMART Goals May Be Holding You Back — Try This Effective Goal-Setting Technique Instead

Long-term success in goal achievement involves intrinsic motivation and seeing goals as identity changes, not just arbitrary targets. The SHAPING goal-setting system offers a framework focusing on ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Goal Setting and Well-Designed Action Plans for Academic Success

The acronym SMART stands for goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented/Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, and Time-Oriented. The acronym has served many ...
Well+Good

The SMART Method Is Here To Make Your Workout Goals Way More Achievable

Heard of SMART goals? While you can use them for just about anything, the method can really help your workouts. Here's how SMART goals translate to fitness. Despite what some Instagram memes may tell ...
Psychology Today

Beyond SMART: An Evidence-Based Formula for Goal Setting

One of the curious disparities among people reporting a desire for a better life is the small percentage who set actual goals to make their lives better. This disparity is difficult to understand ...
Forbes

How To Set SMART Startup Goals At The Idea Stage

It’s fun to project the performance of a startup idea. We’ve all taken the time to think about how many customers we can attract in the first year, how much we can make, and how far the business can ...