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SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely.  \nS  \nM  \nA  \nR  \nT  \n\n| Questions to ask yourself\u003Cbr>Specific\u003Cbr>Do you know exactly what you want to accomplish? | EX AMPLE S | Goal that needs to be improved\u003Cbr>I am going to connect with various community members to raise money for our festival. | Improved goal\u003Cbr>I will call Mel’s Music Shop and visit Danforth Design School to encourage them to co-sponsor our festival. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Measurable\u003Cbr>Can you quantify your progress so you can track it? How will you know when you reach your goal? |  | I will exercise more often each week. | I will perform a half hour of cardio and half hour of strength training per day, 5 times a week. |\n| Action-oriented\u003Cbr>Does your goal describe something that you will you actually need to do? |  | I would like the residence dining halls to sell more locally grown food. | I will collect 1,000 petition signatures, and discuss vending possibilities with local farmers. |\n| Realistic\u003Cbr>Is your goal a challenge but still possible to achieve? |  | This will depend on your individual circumstances. Be aware of your capabilities, your emotional make-up, your schedule, and your other commitments. |  |\n| Timely\u003Cbr>Does your goal have a deadline? |  | I will graduate. | I will graduate in three years by taking one extra course each\u003Cbr>semester. |\n\ncl&e Intrinsic Motivation vs. Extrinsic Motivation  \ncampus life and engagement  \n| Type | Description | Examples |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Intrinsic\u003Cbr>Motivation | Engaging in behavior because it is personally rewarding; essentially, performing an activity for its own sake rather than the desire for some external reward. | -Participating in a sport because you find the activity enjoyable.\u003Cbr>-Solving a word puzzle because you find the challenge fun and interesting.\u003Cbr>-Playing a game because you find it exciting. |\n| Extrinsic\u003Cbr>Motivation | Occurs when we are motivated to perform a behavior or engage in an activity in order to earn a reward or avoid a punishment. | -Studying because you want to get a good grade.\u003Cbr>-Cleaning your room to avoid being reprimanded by your parents.\u003Cbr>-Participating in a sport in order to win awards.\u003Cbr>-Competing in a contest in order to win a scholarship. |\n\nQuestions to ask yourself:  \n• What is motivating you to achieve your goal?  \n• Does it come from an external source? (e.g. your manager, expectations from society.)  \n• Does it come from an internal source? ([e.g. you](e.g. you)’re passionate about music or want to help animals.)  \n• Does it come from multiple sources?  \n• If your goal is primarily extrinsically motivated, how can you find a way to become intrinsically motivated in it as well?  \nWhich is the “better”motivator?  \nMost people suggest intrinsic motivation is best BUT it is not always possible in each and every situation.  \n\n| DON’Ts of Motivation | DO’s of Motivation |\n| --- | --- |\n| -Offering excessive external rewards for an already internally rewarding behavior can actually lead to a reduction in intrinsic motivation\u003Cbr>-Excessive extrinsic rewards can be problematic.\u003Cbr>-Extrinsic motivators should be avoided in situations where you already find the activity intrinsically rewarding. | -Extrinsic motivation can be used to motivate people to complete a work task or school assignment in which they have no internal interest.\u003Cbr>-External rewards can also be a source of feedback, allowing people to know when their performance has achieved a standard deserving of reinforcement. |\n\ncl&e Setting Goals for Maximum Effectiveness  \ncampus life and engagement  \n| Goal | Description | Why does this work? |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Set approach goals rather than avoidance goals. | Approach goals are ones in which the stated objective is to move towards a desired outcome, such as,\u003Cbr","cbCainwBwivem3Fj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainwBwivem3Fj","pdf",128079,"English","# SMART Goals and Intrinsic Motivation\n## SMART goal-setting framework\n## Intrinsic Motivation vs. Extrinsic Motivation\n## Setting Goals for Maximum Effectiveness\n### Approach goals rather than avoidance goals\n### Minimum-Target-Outrageous (MTO) method\n### Create goals you care about","[{\"question\":\"What do SMART goals mean?\",\"answer\":\"SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely. 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