It turns out the SMART goals framework doesn’t encompass all the ways that goal-setting can help us. If you ask me, you actually shouldn’t turn every goal into a SMART goal. Here's why.

But that doesn't mean SMART goals are useless. You really need two types of goals: Dream Goals to inspire and motivate you, and SMART goals, which are a type of process goal, to keep you on the ...

How Do I Find My Why And Is It Important For Smart Goals? One way to find your why is to go through an exercise where you write down a goal and ask yourself why you want to achieve that goal.

Action step: Reframe vague ideas like “I want to invest more” into SMART goals like “Invest $500 monthly into an index fund for the next five years.” Short-term goals: Prioritize safety ...