Creating SMART goals for a recent high school graduate allows them to be able to ensure
success for the future they have ahead of them. It helps create realistic expectations for them
that way when they exceed the goals that they have created for themselves they can feel
accomplished and not discouraged. The SMART components allow them to create an
achievable goal while keeping true mentality.The very first component requires for me to
revisit it. I have so many goals and ideas in mind that I do not get specific on what are it that
I want to do at the end of the day. I have so many courses of actions that I think will be best
or better to create a great outcome that it does not allow me to know what to do. Currently
one of my main stress is juggling so many things at once. The main coping mechanism is
distraction. I try and keep myself busy as much as possible by either cleaning, going to the
gym, cooking, and doing as much as possible. I like to keep my mind busy over things that
tend to keep me busy. I would describe the benefits of SMART goals to a recent high school
graduate , by telling them to first set a goal a specific goal they want to achieve by a
measurable time limit to achieve the goal and make sure its a realistic goal and make a to do
list to make sure you stay on track to reach your goal. I have many goals but my specific
goal is to get my degree by time I turn 40 which is four years from now and very realistic if
I stay on track and don't give up. If I had to revise my goal the SMART component that I
may have to revisit would definitely be Measurable because college is set up to finish 4
years when you attend a university which is still sometimes hard to do but when you are
totally online and work full time, fulltime parent and a football parent you have to work at
your own pace. There are so many obstacles that can hold you back whyen trying to achieve
anything Stress is always a factor because you always have to meet guidelines. However I'm
not much of a stressed person I tend to walk to the beat of my own drum ,but if have to say
my strategy or coping skills would have to only focus on what I can do and not over load my
self with task , and to complete everything in a timely fashion by following my to do list. I
would describe the benefit of creating SMART Goals to a recent high school graduate soon
to be going to college as being able to become more aware of the strengths you have in a
subject. Along with improving their self-image, and becoming more organized, opening a
clear path to what may lie ahead during their experience in college. Someone who creates a
smart goal is showing that they are becoming more responsible, and it helps them with their
decision-making for the present and future. If I were to use one of the components of the
SMART goal it would have to be making my goal attainable. I want to make sure that even
though I may think that the goal sounds great. I want to make sure that I am able to achieve
the goal, and it isn't something that is too far from a reach. One of my main stressors is not
having a enough time in a day to do the things I put on my schedule. Although I get the
things done. Every night, I feel like I am going to bed with a headache and waking up with
that same headache from worrying about the things I need to do. How I seem to manage
things sometimes is keeping a schedule, breaking down what I need done and when I need
this particular thing done by what day or time. It doesn't always work but most of the time it
is achievable. I would describe the benefits of creating SMART goals to a recent high-school
graduate who is starting college by telling this person that it is a very on point way to set
goals that works in a detailed way the goals that are set are easily reachable. One of my own
personal, academic, or professional goals of the SMART components might need to be
revisited is measurable because I give myself a unrealistic time frame because I want to
achieve the certain goal fast and quick. Some of my current stressors are having time with
my children and completing my school work. Some strategies or coping skills can I use to
address that source of stress is trying to get my school work done while the three kids are
sleeping at night even if it is just for 20 or 30 minutes or on the weekends when my husband
is home lock myself in the bedroom with the laptop and work on my schooling then i have
time for the kids after. That is the only thing I know for coping skills or to get my work
done. My son is a senior in high school and is about to start college. I would explain
SMART goals to him as a way to set very specific, achievable goals in a very detailed
manner. My academic goal is to obtain my associates degree. I find myself revisiting the
time-based component of SMART. Working full-time, being a parent, and going to school
often requires adjustments to those goals. It is a skill that I continue to work on. I would say
that my current biggest stressor is time. Starting school is still very new to me and I am still
adjusting my time-based goals to improve my chances of success. I also find myself
continuing to adjust to spend time with my kids which has been another stressor. I am
grateful to have their support and the support of my other family members which is a very
helpful asset and helps to alleviate some of that stress. Music is one of my biggest stress
relievers. I have a recording studio in my home and enjoy spending my time being creative.
SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time based. I would like to
use my brother as an example as he has just started college. Specific goals will help him to
be specific on what goals he wants to achieve in what class, maybe he wants to have a
certain grade for a certain class and will have to work towards that. Measurable is how each
goal is be measured and how far to reach the goal. Achievable – understanding what it is
needed to achieve that you have set out to do and by being accountable to guarantee it is
being achieved. Realistic – that you are being realistic in your goal and time frame to do it
in. Time based – to keep on track in completing your goals and not getting side lined from
completing them. One of my professional goals that I have is to apply for a new position and
I keep changing my timeline of when I will start applying to other positions that I need to sit
down and really think it through of when I want to do it and by applying SMART goals it
could help me to achieve it. A stressor of mine is trying to balance everything that seems to
be going on. My husband and I want to start a family and I want to try to find the perfect
time which I know there is no perfect time so to help get through the stress I work out and
make to do lists and try to be realistic about it as well. Setting SMART Goals can help you
stay focused when you attend college. First off, let me tell you what the SMART acronym
stands for.SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Based.
If you set goals that are specific you will identify all specifics about the goal. Your goals
must also be measurable so you'll know how far you've come or how much longer you have
to go. Also keep in mind that the goals that you set have to be goals that can really be
accomplished, be realistic. If you hate science and you do poorly in the subject you probably
shouldn't be a science teacher. Set time frames for your goals. SMART goals will help you
stay focused and reach your goals. It's hard to reach a destination without a plan or goal in
mind. Be sure to set short term goals , they help you ultimately achieve your long term
goals.One of my own professional goals is to become an HR Director. One of the SMART
components that will need to be revisited is the specifics. I need to work on some more
details about how I'm going to get there. I already work in HR and I'm working on earning
my Bachelor's Degree in Business now. However, I still need to gain additional specific
knowledge. I need to figure out if this experience and knowledge will come from taking on
more tasks at work or through education.Some of my current stress comes from my two year
old. I stress about not spending enough time with her. The strategies that I'm using now to
reduce that stress is definitely time management tools. I'm getting used to organizing and
planning my time so I can have more time to spend with her. SMART goals are beneficial
because they help keep you focused and on track. If you follow the five steps for SMART
goals, you will have a goal that is clearly defined and well planned out. When reflecting on
my goals, the SMART component that I need to work on is time-based. I have my goals that
I want to achieve but have not set specific dates for them. By making dates that I want to
achieve them, it will make them more achievable and not put them off anymore. The current
cause of my stress is finding the balance of home, work, and school life. There are days that
it seems that there are just not enough hours to accomplish everything that needs to get done.
When everything seems to be to much, I like to take a little time off and have some me time.
Sometimes that is taking a long drive and listening to music, going fishing, or relaxing at the
beach. Doing these things helps me kind of reset my head so I can get back to focusing on
my goals. My son is graduating in May, so I have explained the benefits of setting his smart
goals to him. If he has smart goals it will help him stay focused and ensure he meets his
goals on time. He chooses what he wants to do, then he will set a timeline on when he will
complete it. This typically will be the amount of time it takes to get his degree or certificate.
I explain to him to make sure the goal is achievable and very realistic this will also help
ensure he stays on track.I have a personal goal of purchasing a house. During this progress I
have realized that I need more time to do so. I have to re-visit my plan and set a realistic
timeline in dong so. This will also have another goal to achieve to achieve this goal. It will
be very crucial I follow the smart goals to achieve said goals.My stress relief tends to be
getting things done. I find when I get stressed out if I complete tasks it makes me feel better
and more determined on things that cause stress for me. Staying positive and trying to avoid
stress is the key for me. You have to find out ways to eliminate stress. I stay very focused
and prevent it as much as possible, so when I do get stressed I re-assess why and come up
with a plan of action. Part I towards achieving a successful goal is to first Identify a goal, as
this shows your initial motivational want to achieve something bigger for yourself. Part II
towards achieving a successful goal is to assess your goal within your current priorities, as
this helps to configure whether reassessment would be necessary to ensure the goal is able to
attain next level attention. Part III towards achieving a successful goal is to break down the
goal into smaller SMART goal segments to being S-pecific, M-easureable, A-ttainable, R-
ealistic, and T-imely. Benefits of making a goal SMART not only helps add visualization,
but an step-by-step action plan that incorporates it into your daily/weekly routine. SMART
goals can also help phase long term goals into smaller achievable ones, which helps with
motivational achievements along the way.A current stressor that typically becomes an
interference of my goal are the daily distractions of life as it happens as a full-time wife,
mother, and professional, and student along with a non-profit lead, sister, and friend. Among
the obligations for each, trying to be on a schedule as much as possible, things just seem to
come up, and the game of balance becomes challenging and choosing what to do next seems
to build. A strategy or coping skills that I can use to best address this type of goal distraction
is to not accept so much on my plate and to know that it is o.k. to say "Sorry, I'm unable to
participate this time, and whether rescheduling is an option." I would let the high school
graduate know that, using the SMART system is a very good idea. Doing this will help them
to understand and be able to achieve whatever goals they have in mind. Doing so will reduce
or eliminate some stress that they might have in the future.I remember when I wanted to go
back to school and finish my degree. I was working two jobs, being a single parent, and
taking care of my grandparents. I just kept telling myself that I can do it. I wish I would
have sat down and really thought this through. I was so stressed and wasn’t completing my
work and neglecting my duties to my grandparents aide I was so drained.
