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Your objectives are the Action Plans you will take to meet your goals from Step 4. You now add the How and When)   Now you get down to the actionable definitions of what you are going to be doing.  This is the time to add measurable targets and time frames.

Include Specific, Measurable objectives that have a Due Date.Target

Using your Goals as a guide, develop a list of Actions using SMARTER Goals. Here is a quick list of what they might entail.  Much more can be found on line with a quick search.

Letter Major Term Minor Terms
S Specific Significant, Stretching, Simple
M Measurable Meaningful, Motivational, Manageable
A Attainable Appropriate, Achievable, Actionable, Action-oriented, Ambitious, Aligned
R Relevant Realistic, Results-oriented
T Time-bound Time-oriented, Time-Specific, Time limited, Trackable, Tangible
E Evaluate Ethical, Excitable, Enjoyable, Engaging, Ecological
R Reevaluate Responsive, Rewarding, Reached

If this seems overwhelming, then at least use S-M-T…

 

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