By definition, SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

You can fit systems into this framework instead of goals.

Let’s say you want to lose weight, you could write a goal like “I am going to lose 5 kg in 10 weeks”. Unless you have a system for decreasing the calories you eat or increasing the calories you burn then that’s not going to happen.

Imagine you decide you want to increase the calories you burn by going running three times a week.

It’s specific - I am going to run three times a week It’s measurable - How many times did I run this week? It’s achievable - it’s not specifying any particular distance, time, or speed so you can match it to your current ability levels. It’s relevant - Increasing the calories you burn means less dieting to get into calorie deficit for losing weight It’s time bound - You can do this every week until you reach whatever weight you want to get to

Will it guarantee you reach your goal at a specific time? No, of course not. Will it make it more likely you’ll get there? I say yes! Having a system like this allows you to focus on the actions that move you closer to your goal. If you get the systems right you can follow them and the goal will look after itself.

Have you set goals? Have you made systems that match these goals?