SMART GOALS
The acronym “SMART” stands for Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Timebound. I will set 2 SMART goals for myself for the next few months.
Goal #1: This goal is my short-term goal, and I plan to implement it between now and the beginning of next semester (January 6th).
Specific: I will focus on prioritizing my self care and implement more ways to reduce stress so that I am prepared to deal with any stress next semester.
Measurable: I will keep a chart of my mood and stress through a habit tracker app on my phone as I am working on prioritizing my self care.
Actionable: I will attempt to spend an hour each day practicing self-care.
Realistic: I understand that there may be some days that I am unable to implement the full hour of self-care.
Timebound: I will complete this goal by January 6th 2025.
Goal #2: This goal is my long-term goal, and I plan to implement it by the end of the winter semester (April 2025).
Specific: I will become more confident in communicating with patients in a clinical practice setting.
Measurable: I will compare how I felt at the beginning of placement versus at the end of my first placement.
Actionable: I will make it a priority to focus on my communication with patients and ask for feedback from my superiors.
Realistic: It understand that I will likely not be completely confident by the end of my first placement, but as long as I gain a sense of confidence I will be satisfied.
Timebound: I will complete this goal by the end of the winter semester (April 2025)