Example of Goal Setting

• Short-term

  • Why are you at this SMART meeting today?
  • Because I want to stop drinking.

• Medium-term

  • Why do you want to stop drinking?
  • So I can finish my bachelor’s/master’s degree.

• Long-term

  • Why do you want to finish your degree?
  • So I can get married and start a family.

• Very long-term

  • Why do you want to get married and start a family?
  • So I can live a full, happy and healthy life.