Challenge Tips

Day 2 — Set an Achievable SMART Goal

There is an art (and a science) to goal setting. If your goal is too vague or too big, it’s much harder to achieve. A better approach is to use the SMART method, which helps you narrow down your objectives and measure your progress. A SMART goal has 5 components: 

• Specific: You state exactly what you plan to do, like walking and photographing every day.
• Measurable: Your goal should have a number — miles, steps, minutes, etc. — so you can track your progress. 
• Attainable: Ensure you have the tools, time, and support you need. 
• Realistic: The goal needs to fit within your life circumstances, including finances, current health status, and schedule.  

• Time-bound: Set a deadline to ensure you meet your goal within a reasonable timeframe. 

Your Action for Tonight 

Create your SMART goal for your Snap & Steps challenge. Write it down and post it somewhere you’ll see it every day: 

• In your journal 
• On a whiteboard at work 
• In your phone (saved as a background image) 
• On a piece of paper taped to your bathroom mirror 

With your goal set, you’re ready to begin! 
 

Join us on day 3: A sneak peek - Memorialize your starting point. 
 

Missed day 1? Catch up here.