Breakdown Your Goals! text description

Breakdown Your Goals!

What is my goal?

S: Specific

• Clearly articulate what you need to do
• Determine what you will write
• Determine when you will write
• Determine where you will write

M: Measurable

• Define your goals in numerical terms
• Determine the number of pages you will write
• Determine the hours you’ll stay on task
• Take inventory after your work sessions to gauge productivity

A: Achievable

• Set goals you can realistically achieve in the time available
• Think in small, defined increments
• Stay on task
• If you reach your goal early, work towards the next goal

R: Relevant

• Decide which goals are most productive and important
• Are you trying to develop work habits?
• Are you experimenting with a new writing technique?
• Are you trying to produce pages?

T: Time Limited

• Determine when you will review, evaluate, and test new targets
• Set small weekly or daily goals
• Systematically evaluate what is working
• Celebrate progress or troubleshoot when needed