Goals are measurable . You need to be able to evaluate your progress towards completion of your goal. State what you will have accomplished when your goal is achieved. Goals are realistic . Your goal must be attainable, taking into consideration your personal resources and abilities.
Goals are time framed .
Always set a beginning and completion date for your goal. Goals are written . Committing a goal to writing makes it more concrete. It encourages you to be committed to completing it. A goal written on a piece of paper tacked to your bulletin board or written in your daily planner is difficult to ignore or pretend it was never made.