How To Make S.M.A.R.T Healthy Habits And Goals

Clear Timeline For The Habit Or Goal

Finally, the S.M.A.R.T. method suggests individuals have a clear timeline for the habit or goal. Letting yourself have all the time in the world to achieve your goal lets you sit back and get to it later rather than working on making positive changes right now. On the other hand, you should not set a goal that is too much, too fast either. As mentioned above, you can't expect to lose fifty pounds in a month or run a marathon after only one week of training. Giving yourself a realistic and challenging timeline creates urgency without stressing you out or making you feel discouraged.