A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. For example, a general goal would be, "I want to run faster." A specific goal would be, "I want to take two minutes off the time it takes me to run 5 km."
A goal that is measurable will help you stay on track and helps you see your progress. To know if your goal is measurable you can ask yourself, "How will I know I have achieved my goal?” For example, “I want to get eight hours of sleep each night."
This can also be refered to as “Action Oriented.” Identifying a goal will not help you attain it unless you create an action plan to get you to that goal.
To be realistic, a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. You know that with a plan and hard work, you are capable of achieving your goal.
Goals need to have a timeframe to keep you on track. Knowing you have to accomplish a task at a certain time helps you focus on your goals and your own wellness.