SMART
This acronym stands for:
Strategic - what goal are you trying to achieve and why?
Measurable - what is your intended outcome?
Attainable - what actions will you take to achieve the goal?
Relevant - how does this goal align with you and your dreams?
Time-bound - what is the timeline?
Example for Writers:
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Strategic: write daily to finish a draft of my novel
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Measurable: 500 words per day
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Attainable: I will write daily
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Relevant: this goal aligns with my dream of finishing my novel
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Time-bound: six months
GROW
This acronym stands for:
Goals - what do I want to achieve?
Reality - what is happening now? What resources do I have / need?
Options - what ideas can I come up with to achieve this goal?
Will - what can I commit to?
Example for Writers:
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Goal: I want to finish my short story by the end of the month
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Reality: I’m procrastinating because I’m unsure about the ending
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Options: Free-write three different endings, ask a trusted reader for feedback, or step back and re-outline
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Will: I will commit to drafting one ending by Friday
CLEAR
This acronym stands for:
Contract - expectations, goals
Listen - understand your needs, aspirations and challenges
Explore - explore different perspectives, uncover motivations
Action - set goals, develop strategies
Review - assess the progress made, celebrate successes
Example for Writers:
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Contract: commit to writing for 45 minutes today
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Listen: notice your internal dialogue - are you distracted, resistant, or excited?
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Explore: jot down ideas, questions, or possible directions for your current scene
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Action: do the work - get words on the page
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Review: reflect on what you accomplished and what to tackle next
OSCAR
This acronym stands for:
Outcome - desired outcome
Situation - current state
Choices - available options
Actions - steps to take
Review - evaluate progress
Example for Writers:
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Outcome: I want my article to persuade readers to try journaling
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Situation: right now, my draft is too abstract and lacks personal examples
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Choices: add a case study, include my own journaling story, or use statistics
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Actions: rewrite the introduction and add one personal anecdote today
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Review: ask a beta reader if the new draft feels more engaging
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