The SMART-ER Goal Setting Framework
Move beyond traditional SMART goals with this enhanced framework that actually helps you achieve what matters most.
Emma Thompson
Performance Coach
SMART goals are a good start, but they're incomplete. Most goals fail not because of lack of motivation, but because of poor structure. Here's how to fix that.
Research shows: Only 8% of people achieve their New Year's resolutions. The SMART-ER framework dramatically increases those odds.
Beyond SMART: The SMART-ER Framework
Traditional SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) miss two critical elements:
Evaluated
Regular check-ins to assess progress. Without evaluation, you're flying blind. Schedule weekly/monthly reviews to stay on track.
Refined
Willingness to adjust based on feedback. Rigid goals break. Flexible goals bend and adapt to reality while maintaining the core intention.
The Complete Goal-Setting Process
Start With Why
Before setting any goal, understand your deeper motivation.
Why does this goal matter to me?
What will achieving it enable in my life?
How does it align with my values?
What would happen if I don't pursue it?
Set Outcome Goals
These are your big-picture objectives - what you want to achieve.
"Run a marathon in under 4 hours"
"Launch my side business"
"Save $10,000 this year"
Define Process Goals
These are the actions and systems that lead to outcomes.
Run 4 times per week
Work on business 1 hour daily
Save $833 per month automatically
Track Your Goals in Guthly
Guthly helps you track both your process goals and outcomes, giving you the data you need to achieve what matters most.
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