SMART Goals for Study

What it is

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound — “Study math 45 min daily Mon–Fri” beats “study more.”

When to use it

Start of semester, after report cards, or when motivation drops.

How to do it

1. Pick one subject and one measurable outcome.
2. Set a weekly target and daily action.
3. Review every Sunday — adjust if unrealistic.

Common mistakes

• Goals like “be perfect” with no daily action.
• Too many goals at once.
• Never reviewing progress.

Your 1-minute action

Write one SMART study goal for this week.