Hey, amazing ladies! Do you dream of being a successful entrepreneur? Are you ready to reach for the stars? Let’s talk about super cool ways to make those dreams come true – by setting SMART goals!
Setting Your SMART Goals
SMART goals are like a secret map that helps you reach your dreams by setting clear and achievable business. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Setting your SMART goals is like finding a treasure map that guides you toward success.
S – Specific
Specificity: Setting specific goals is like saying exactly what you want to achieve. Do you dream of starting a cool business or selling a special product? Then answer the questions: What do you want to accomplish? Why is it important? How will you achieve it? These answers will help you focus and make a plan.
M – Measurable
Measurability: Goals should be your guideposts on your journey. As mentioned above, if you follow a treasure map, it guides you from the starting point to the end point. It allows you to track your progress by showing just how far you’ve come and how much closer you are to realizing your dreams. We’ve all hit mile markers in our lifetime, now let’s set them for your future so that you are on a direct path.
A – Achievable
Achievability: Goals should be challenging yet realistic. Dreaming big is awesomeness! Set goals that you can actually do. By achieving these goals along the way, you are way more likely to be successful.
R – Relevant
Relevance: Keeps goals and dreams on track. Goals should align with your business’s mission, vision, and overall strategy. They’re important in helping you get closer to your big dream. However, make sure your goals make sense for your business and help it grow.
T – Time-Bound
Time-Bound: Deadlines are like exciting challenges. This imparts a sense of urgency and accountability. They push you to work hard to finish things on time. Such as, “I’ll do this by this date!” Make your dreams come true faster.
Now, here’s the secret: embrace the “Whatever It Takes” attitude! Give your best effort no matter what, even on the days that you don’t feel like doing it. Things may get rough, but this attitude will help you keep going. Never ever give up!
It’s time to make your dreams sparkle! Oklahoma WIT Magazine is inviting you to join us on this cool adventure. Embrace SMART goals and the “Whatever It Takes” attitude to make your dreams become your reality. Let’s cheer each other on, learn together, and celebrate success.
Dawn Corbett is a driven, self-motivated, elementary educator, and a molder of young minds. She has taught in public education for twenty plus years. Creating original content is something that she is passionate about and gets excited about. She knows the value of confidentiality, cooperation, and being a team player. Working as an editor and blog writer has given her a valuable opportunities to develop her own intellect and a different perspective on how to respectfully communicate with others in different styles.