Now that we have thought about why we do what we do, the next step is to articulate and define the 'What'. The SMART technique is a useful way to establish clear goals that set us up to succeed. This flash card explains what SMART stands for. Take your time reading through each description and think about how they might apply to your own goals.

So now we can do a quiz to check your understanding of SMART to ensure you can identify when goals are SMART or not. Answer the following questions with either a True or False response. At the end of the quiz you will be given your score. You will have the option to review your responses and we will explain each answer.

The flow chart below gives you a quick re-cap on what we have covered within the goal setting process. Understanding and following this process is an important element when you are ready to set goals.Take the time to reflect on this process in terms of how it applies to your own situation, and feel free to go back through the material if you wish to further embed the concepts.

By now the value and importance of goal setting should be clear, and you have had time to learn about the concepts and try them out for yourself. The key to success is to start. Start now. Not on Monday. Not after the next project. Now. Check out this short YouTube video for some encouragement!