As we start a new year, a lot of people are focused on making New Year’s Resolutions. The problem is, these lists that we create are often unattainable. They are good ideas, they are just often very broad and can leave us feeling very discouraged if we don’t complete them. So, how can we create habits that will last us into next year and beyond? 

A strategy that may help you, is creating SMART goals. This allows you to make specific goals that are tailored by you and for you. So what does SMART stand for? SMART stands for….

Specific 

Measurable

Attainable

Relevent

Time-Bound

Following this template allows your goals to be more easily obtained and maintained. This is important as we go into the New Year with big plans and ideas. Starting off this year with attainable goals can allow for a sense of achievement and drive to take on the rest of this year, tackling one goal at a time.