Learner’s full Name:

SMART Goal Setting and Action Planning

Use this Template to identify SMART goals and outline specific steps you need to take to achieve your goals.

SMART goal checklist:

☐ Specific
☐ Measurable
☐ Attainable
☐ Realistic
☐ Time-based

Hints: Word your goals POSITIVELY. Remember that what you focus on, increases. So, when you focus on NOT doing
something, you get more of the very thing you don’t want. Here’s an example of a badly worded goal: I’m going to not
procrastinate anymore. Here’s a good example: I’m going to stay disciplined and focused each working day of the week
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How it will be Attainable
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Specific Goal Contingency plan

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Monitoring Strategy: (e.g., My strategy for regularly monitoring and reviewing my goals is

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Feedback and mentorship:(Who, when and how will you access feedback from a role model or mentor to
provide objective feedback and support to further your learning?)
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