Find Your Footing and Crush Your Goals

You’ve probably told yourself something like:
“This year, I’m going to get in shape.”
Then three weeks later, your gym shoes are collecting dust and you’re wondering what went wrong.

Here’s the truth: you didn’t fail. Your goal did.

Most of us set goals that sound nice but mean nothing. “Be healthier,” “make more money,” “get organized” — they’re all vague dreams, not real plans.

That’s where SMART goals come in — a simple way to turn “someday” into “I actually did it.”

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

S – Specific
Say exactly what you want.
➡️ Not: “I want to read more.”
✅ Do: “I’ll read 12 books this year — one per month.”

M – Measurable
You can’t track what you can’t measure.
✅ Ask: “How will I know I’m on track?”

A – Achievable
Dream big, but stay real. If you’ve never run before, don’t start with a marathon next month.

R – Relevant
Make sure it actually matters to you, not what you think should matter.

T – Time-bound
Give your goal a finish line. Deadlines create momentum.

🧠 Why This Works

SMART goals remove the guesswork.
When your goal is clear, measurable, and realistic, your brain knows exactly what to do next — no guilt, no overwhelm.

Think of it like using a GPS instead of “just heading east and hoping for the best.”

🪜 A Real Example

Vague goal: “I want to save money.”
SMART goal: “I’ll save $2,000 in 6 months by putting $84 into my savings account every Friday.”

That’s specific, measurable, doable — and way more likely to happen.

✅ Bottom Line

Your goals aren’t failing you — your approach might be.
When you make them SMART, you give yourself a real plan instead of a wish list.

Bottom line: Stop chasing perfect goals. Start setting clear ones.