S$.$M$.$A$.$R$.$T Goals Worksheet

ST SK $106-$C$.$Frazier

Adapted from Dennis Stemmle$$s Insider$$s Guide to College Success $(2021),$ pgs$.123-128.$

SPECIFIC

What specific goal do I want to accomplish? I have two goals that I want to achieve. The first is to transfer to an UC series university. The second is to obtain a driver's license

Why is this goal important?I want to transfer to a good school so that I can return to my country and have a good job. Getting a driver's license can make my life more convenient. I don't have to get up early to go to school, so I can save a lot of time and focus on my studies

Who is involved? only myself

Where is it located? cali and seattle.

Which resources or limits are involved? no limit

MEASURABLE

What questions do I need to answer to measure my progress?

How will I know that I have accomplished the goal?

ACHIEVEABLE

What steps do I need to take to accomplish this goal?

How Realistic is this goal, based on other constraints such as financial factors?

RELEVANT AND REALISTIC

Why is this goal worthwhile?

Is this the right time to start?

Does this match my other efforts$/$needs$?$

Is this aligned with who I want to become?

Will this create a better future for me$?$

Do I have the ability to make this happen?

TIME$-$BOUND

When do I want to accomplish this goal? $($Write down a concrete target date!$)$:

Is this a long$-$term or a short$-$term goal for me$?$

What can I do today to begin to move forward on this goal?

What can I do this week?

This month?

Three months from now $($if relevant to your overall goal$)?$

One year $($if relevant$)?$

SKILL SETS TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL

My Strengths Are: i$\text{'}$m fast in studing new things and my math is really good

Make a list of your strengths that will help you achieve your goal...

Potential Obstacles:

Make a list of possible challenges you will face toward achieving your goal...

Potential Solutions:

What are some possible solutions toward overcoming those challenges? This may include a list of the people in your life who can help you achieve your goal!

REFLECTION

Now that I$$ve gone through this process, I feel...$($explain your response to going through this process and reviewing your plan!$)$

I have these questions: