CLE 10 — Day 12
Detailed SMART Goal With Explanations
My starting point is Option A — improvements in low employability skills. Out of the five skills (Reliability, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Problem-Solving), I chose adaptability as a SMART goal. To achieve this, I will need to do the five SMART parts before the end of winter break.
Specific — I will need to open my Google Calendar every Sunday morning to schedule work periods for the rest of the week. Each block will be colour-coded to Plan A (high energy), Plan B (low energy), and Plan C (tired). Plan A will be the hard homework, such as Saturday math (from Saturday classes) or regular math homework. Plan B will be the CLE blogs or the Business Class reflection pages. Plan C will be organizing my binder or cleaning up my desk. Each block will be a different colour on my calendar. Due dates will be typed using capital letters.
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Measurable — At the end of the week, on Saturday evening, I will check my blocks and make sure all my homework has been accomplished. I want at least 90% of my tasks done each week.
Achievable — I will adapt my blocks to my different energy level plans (A, B, or C) and not change too many things. If I am tired, I can immediately change to a new plan, and when I get my energy back, I can come back to Plan A. This helps me be flexible and hardworking at the same time, which is a skill I need to improve. This goal is achievable because it only requires me to spend a few minutes planning each Sunday and checking my progress each Saturday.
Relevant — Yes, this is relevant because it helps prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed when I work. I get clear blocks to show how I can spend my time productively and efficiently. Since I want to improve my adaptability skills, switching between my plans makes me more flexible and less stressed for assignments.
Time-Bound — I will start this goal every Sunday morning and review it every Saturday evening of that week. This will repeat each week until December. I will finish this goal at the start of winter break (December 18), so I can rejuvenate myself during the break.
I am choosing this goal out of all my other options because, as a student who is often stressed, I need the clear, coloured blocks that also appeal to my chromatophilia (having an intense passion for colours). I also like the different plans, so I am less likely to get distracted. In other words, if I get distracted, I can shift to another plan to regain my focus and come back to the challenging work a bit later.
