SMART Goal Setting Motivational Mind Map Poster

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Goal setting is something that I think that every person should do in order to achieve their dreams. When I had my children, I really started to focus on ensuring that I reached my full potential. Why? I knew that anything that I did affected their future. Therefore, I created a five-year plan. My goal setting is a little extreme, but this is the only way I make sure I complete everything that I want to do:  

1. I create a five-year plan that is broken down by six life categories: Emotional/Mental Health, Self Development, Family, Health, Money, and Career
2. I break this down further into yearly goals
3. I further break this down into monthly goals, which are my short-term goals 

The best way for me to track the progress is by using 43Things, which I have been using for years. It is great because you are able to read other people’s progress, which really encourages to keep going. Additionally, you are able to write entries, so that you are able to share your story with others. One great feature is that it can integrate with your blog, so that you can share it with your blog readers as well. Below are my top-ten goals for May:

Do you have long-term and short-term goals? Do you have a way to track them?