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Course overview
Lesson Overview

3.11 – Overcoming Common SMART Goal Mistakes: Common SMART goal mistakes happen when people focus too much on structure and forget emotion or flexibility. One major mistake is setting goals that are measurable but meaningless—achieving numbers that don’t bring fulfillment. Another is ignoring achievability and setting timelines that cause burnout. Some people write goals so specific they leave no room for adaptation when life changes. To overcome these, remember that SMART goals should support your growth, not control it. Revisit and adjust them regularly to stay aligned with your evolving priorities. Avoid creating goals out of guilt or comparison; make them personal. SMART goals work best when they serve both logic and emotion—clear enough to guide you but flexible enough to adapt. Mistakes become lessons that refine your process, helping each new goal become smarter, more balanced, and more rewarding than the last.

About this course

Structured strategies to help individuals define their vision, set meaningful goals, and create actionable plans for personal and professional success.

This course includes:
  • Goal-setting templates and life planning worksheets
  • Time management and progress tracking tools
  • Real-world exercises for practicing decision-making and problem-solving

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