123. Setting SMART Goals

Sarah: Hey, Alex! How's it going?


Alex: Hey, Sarah! I'm good, thanks. Just been thinking about setting some personal goals lately.


Sarah: Oh, really? What kind of goals are you thinking about?


Alex: Well, I've heard about this concept called SMART goals. Have you heard of it?


Sarah: Yeah, I have! It stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, right?


Alex: Exactly! I was thinking of applying that to my goals to make them more achievable. Do you want to help me brainstorm?


Sarah: Of course! What's your first goal?


Alex: I want to improve my English skills. It's been a goal of mine for a while now.


Sarah: That's a great goal! Let's make it SMART. How can we make it specific?


Alex: Hmm, maybe I could aim to increase my vocabulary by learning five new words every day.


Sarah: Perfect! And how can we make it measurable?


Alex: I guess I could keep track of the words I learn in a notebook or an app.


Sarah: Great idea! And is it achievable for you to learn five words every day?


Alex: Yeah, I think so. It might take some time, but it's definitely doable.


Sarah: Awesome! And why is improving your English skills relevant to you?


Alex: Well, I'm planning to study abroad next year, so being fluent in English would be really helpful.


Sarah: That makes sense! Lastly, how can we make this goal time-bound?


Alex: Maybe I could set a deadline, like aiming to reach a certain number of new words learned by the end of each month.


Sarah: That sounds like a solid plan! Your goal of improving your English skills is now SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.


Alex: Thanks for helping me out, Sarah! I feel more confident about reaching my goal now.


Sarah: No problem, Alex! I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let me know if you need any more help.