S - Specific
Who: My Boyfriend and I
What: I want to accomplish my goal
of obtaining my Associates Degree
in Nursing
Where: Lone Star
College Cy-Fair
When: By May 2022
Which: I want to accomplish this to further
proceed the career I desire, as well as gain
opportunities for a stable job so my
boyfriend and I can live comfortably.
M-
Measurable
How: I will be tracking my progress
via school grades and credits
How Many: Every assignment, test, and
exam propels me further towards my
goal
How will I know when it’s
accomplished: I will be eligible to
graduate with my associated
degree
A-
Attainable
Attitude: I am a very positive, hard
working person and I plan on
maintaining that mindset
Abilities: I have the intelligence and
determination to pass my classes
Skills: I am skilled in math, memorization,
human anatomy, and concentration
Financial Capacity: I have little to no
money, and I am still struggling to get
Financial Aid due to my divorced parents
R-
Realistic
What are you willing to work for: I
am willing to put in the work and
hours it takes to accomplish my goal
What you can work for: I can work
towards my goal by eliminating
distractions
Every goal should represent substantial
progress: This will be tracked by my grades
High or Low: This is a high goal that I need
to stay motivated for. My motivation is my
future career and my boyfriend
T- Time
Bound
Date of completion: May 2022
Increments of measure progress:
Midterms, finals, and new classes
for the new semester
Check yourself to see if you are focus and
on task or if you are stalling and
procrastinating!