Before you read this page remember: Your hard work and dedication is an example to everyone on our team! Thank you for being your best every day!

<aside> 💡 There are some examples of potential goals written in orange throughout this page. If your peer has been struggling to identify a goal they want to work on, you can use these examples as inspiration.

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SMART GOALS.pdf

Once you’ve identified a goal you want to work towards, turn it into a SMART goal/plan of action 🤓

You can make a spreadsheet roadmap that includes all the tasks that lie between you and your goal.

You’ll want to create at least four columns in this spreadsheet:

1. Task
2. Description
3. Ideal Start Date
4. Ideal Deadline

It may also be helpful to add criteria like “Stage” or “Phase.”

When trying to decide what counts as a "task," keep the SMART criteria in mind. The goal of this criteria is to minimize the amount of friction between you and achieving your goal.

Think SMART:

• SPECIFIC: Specific means that your goal is detailed and exact. It can answer the questions who, what, where, when, why, and which. Rather than say “I want to feel better during the day,” identify specific actions you can take to achieve this goal. Say “I will drink three 16-ounce glasses of water daily; one with breakfast, one with lunch, one with dinner.” The more specific, the better!
• MEASURABLE: Measurable means you can track your progress and know exactly when your goal is met. It usually involves numbers. Write your goals in a manner that allows you to measure your progress. Goals should be written in an objective way so your peer can clearly know if they’ve met their goal.
• AGREED-UPON/ ATTAINABLE: Attainable means that your coachee's goal is a reasonable one. It is not completely out of reach, or too easy for you. It is important for your peer to actively support and want to work towards the goal they set. When you’re personally invested in the goal, you’re more willing to do the work to achieve it!
• RELEVANT: Relevant means that your coachee's goal is worthwhile. It is something that is actually important to you right now. The specific tasks you are setting should be directly relevant to the end goal your peer is trying to achieve.
• TIME-BASED: Timely means that your coachee's goal will be accomplished in a set time frame, such as two weeks, three months, or one year. Set a specific time frame to your goal. By setting a “finish line,” you encourage the behaviour to happen within a specific time frame rather than postponing it. Keep in mind that you’ll have about one month with your peer – encourage each other to choose a goal that can be achieved within one month, so you can celebrate together!

How can you turn your dreams into a reality.pdf