SMART Goal-Setting Worksheet

Step 1: Write down your goal in as few words as possible.

My goal is to: _______________________________________________________________________________

Increase my flexibility

Step 2: Make your goal detailed and SPECIFIC. Answer who/what/where/how/when.

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Increase
Text my flexibility in my hips and shoulders

HOW will you reach this goal? List at least 3 action steps you'll take (be specific):
1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
I will register to take some of the yoga classes at the student life center

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
I will set 15-20 minutes aside at the start or end of my workout to streching/flexibility exercises

3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
I will perform yoga 2-3 times a week at home led by a video

Step 3: Make your goal is MEASUREABLE. Add details, measurements and tracking details.

I will measure/track my goal by using the following numbers or methods:

________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will measure this by performing a V-sit and reach (VSR)test each month and record my scores

I will know I've reached my goal when

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I know I have reached my goal when my score shows a trend of increasing and reaches 20.

Step 4: Make your goal ATTAINABLE. What additional resources do you need for success?
Items I need to achieve this goal: _____________________________________________________
Area to stretch and video to guide movements

How I'll find the time: _______________________________________________________________

Writing time in my schedule like its a class

Different types of stretches for more specific body parts

Things I need to learn more about: ________________________________________________________

People I can talk to for support: ___________________________________________________________

Housemates and workout partner

Step 5: Make your goal RELEVANT. List why you want to reach this goal:
I would like to improve flexibility to decrease my likelihood of injury and help with life long
health and wellness of my body.

Step 6: Make your goal TIMELY. Put a deadline on your goal and set some benchmarks.

I will reach my goal by (date): ___/___/____.

4 30 21

My halfway measurement will be _____________________

score of 18 on VSR on (date) ___/____/_____.
3 25 21

Additional dates and milestones I'll aim for:

Being able to hold multiple yoga poses for an extended period of time.