SMART Goals Infographic
Last Updated January 9, 2017
SMART is an acronym used as a guide in the setting of objectives and goals. Goal setting is an essential skill that allows you to clarify your ideas and focus your efforts to ensure they are being used productively. SMART goal setting can help determine future success or failure. By comparing goals against the SMART criteria, you can assess the return on investment (ROI) of your desired goal. The infographic below further defines SMART goals and how they can be used to help you stay motivated and achieve your short- and long-term goals.