SMART Summer Writing Goal
A few days ago I stated my three summer goals and included kindness as a theme. Today I’m framing the goals using the acronym SMART. I have to have a plan to be successful. After all, home builders don’t just grab some hammers and wood and whip up a house, do they? A surgeon doesn’t just grab a few nurses, some scalpels and bright lights to remove a patient’s appendix, either. Okay, so writing, eating healthy, and exercising aren’t as involved as building a house or performing surgery, but having a plan is important to achieving goals. I like SMART goals because they make the plan very clear and easy to follow.
Goal #1 Write regularly (Blogging)
Specific: Write blog posts
Measurable: Post 4-7 times a week
Attainable: I have at least 30-60 minutes a day to write. I will use Two Writing Teachers as a “prompts” and my own experiences throughout the summer.
Relevant (results oriented): Writing regularly is important as a teacher of writing.
Time bound: Start date: 6/20/14 End date: 8/19/14 (I plan to continue blogging during the school year, as well.)
Next time: Goal #2 Eat healthier
I love how specific your goal is! That always helps me. I’m so excited you’re blogging too this summer. Happy Blogging!