You've done some great work and identified your goals, now it's time to make them real. The most significant reason for documenting your goals is that they provide clarity and purpose. Without structure, even the best intentions can drift.

Let’s transform those goals into something concrete using the SMART framework.

Activity: Making Goals SMART

Use the Creating Your Awareness Blueprint Worksheet below to take your top 3 personal and top 3 professional goals and make them:

• Specific (exactly what do you want?)
• Measurable (how will you know you've achieved it?)
• Action-Oriented (is it within your control?)
• Realistic (is it possible?)
• Time-bound (when will you achieve it?)

Examples:

• Vague goal: "Get healthier"
• SMART goal: "Exercise 30 minutes 3x per week and track my meals daily in MyFitnessPal to lose 15 pounds by December 31st"
• Vague goal: "Improve my leadership skills"
• SMART goal: "Complete one leadership course per quarter and implement three new strategies with my team, getting feedback through monthly one-on-ones, by end of Q4"

Keep these goals handy for reference as you move through the course.

Once your SMART goals are in place we'll zoom out next and explore how your past experiences—your defining moments—have shaped the path you’re on.

As a reminder, here are the instructions again for using the Worksheets!

How to Use the Worksheets if you have a Google / Gmail account and use Google docs

1. Click the Worksheet Link: You’ll be prompted to make a copy automatically.
2. Name Your Copy: Give it a name like “Identifying Goals Worksheet – [Your Name]”
3. Share It Back: When you’re done, click Share (top right of the doc) and send it to me at [email protected].
4. Keep up the Momentum: I’ll review your progress and give you personalized feedback to help you keep moving forward.

How to Use the Worksheets if you have a Microsoft account and use Word

1. Access Your Worksheet: At the end of the lesson, download the Worksheet linked as a Word document.
2. Share It with Me: Once you’ve filled it out, send it to me at [email protected].
3. Keep up the Momentum: I’ll review your progress and give you personalized feedback to help you keep moving forward.

WORKSHEET (Google) - Creating Your Awareness Blueprint: Goal Clarity