List and explain the SMART goal guidelines.

Answers will vary. Correct responses should explain the SMART goal-setting guidelines, listed here. Specific-be specific about what you want to achieve, why, and when; Measurable-state your goals in measurable terms (this means how many steps you will need to take to achieve your goal, and how you will know when each step is complete); Attainable-be sure that the goal is attainable, meaning you must have the necessary skills, strengths, and resources to achieve the goal; Relevant-be able to state the relevance of the goal to your life, knowing why the goal matters and making certain it will help you move forward; and Timely-consider whether the goal is timely, or achievable within a reasonable amount of time.