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Set SMART Goals

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Writing down your goals can motivate you to achieve them.

Record your goals and identify what needs to be done by when. And remember that achievable goals are SMART:

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Results-oriented
  • Time-targeted

See an example below.

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Email or print your answers

If you'd like a copy of your answers, you can print the form or email it to yourself.

 


Next, develop an action plan for each goal >

Example

Here's an example of what some of your goals might be if your dream is to have a business of your own.

Goal: Gather available print and electronic information about self-employment.
Complete by: July 15

Goal: Explore different self-employment options (e.g. home-based, franchise, partnership, etc.)
Complete by: August 15

Goal: Determine if I am personally suited to be self-employed.
Complete by: August 31

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