Setting S.M.A.R.T Goals

In a world that constantly demands our attention and energy, prioritizing our health through intentional goal-setting becomes an act of self-love and empowerment. One widely used framework for setting health goals is the S.M.A.R.T criteria. 

S.M.A.R.T stands for:

1. ‍Specific: Be as detailed as possible when setting your goals. This may mean breaking bigger goals down into multiple, smaller goals. 
2. Measurable: Describe your goals in such a way that you’ll know exactly when you have achieved them. For example, if your goals are to sleep 8 hours a night and drink 8 glasses of water daily, you can measure that.
3. ‍Attainable: Set goals that you are reliably certain you’ll be able to achieve with some effort. Set yourself up for success!‍
4. Relevant: Consider why achieving your goals is important. Your reasons for setting this goal should be meaningful to you, not someone else.‍
5. Timely: Give yourself a set period of time in which to achieve each goal.

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Examples of how to reframe general goals as SMART goals: 

Want to give it a try?

Take a moment to write down your health goals for the next month. Be specific! Share your goals with your dietician or at your next monthly check-in.