S.M.A.R.T. Diagnosis Tool

1. Introduction

Setting goals is easy. Setting good goals is hard. Most people write goals like “I want to get fit” or “I want to be successful,” but these are vague and hard to act on.

The SMART framework is one of the most proven ways to create effective goals. SMART stands for:

• Specific - Clear and well-defined

• Measurable - Quantifiable or trackable

• Achievable - Realistic given your resources

• Relevant - Aligned with your values and priorities

• Time-bound - Attached to a clear timeline

Normally, you’d have to review each goal manually against these five dimensions. That can feel overwhelming or easy to skip.

👉 That’s why we built the SMART Goal Diagnosis Tool.

With one simple step, it analyzes your goal across all five criteria, points out what’s missing, and suggests improvements.

2. Why SMART Matters

A SMART goal gives you:

• Clarity - You know exactly what you’re working on

• Focus - No confusion about next steps

• Motivation - Progress can be tracked, which fuels momentum

• Alignment - Every goal supports your bigger vision

• Accountability - A clear deadline keeps procrastination in check

Without SMART, goals often become wishful thinking. With SMART, goals become actionable roadmaps.

3. How the Diagnosis Tool Works

The tool runs a quick check through the five SMART dimensions:

1. Specific - Did you state exactly what you want to achieve?

2. Example: “I want to lose 5kg” instead of “I want to get healthier.”

3. Measurable - Can progress be tracked?

4. Example: “Read 12 books this year” instead of “Read more.”

5. Achievable - Is the goal realistic given your time, skills, and resources?

6. Example: “Save $5,000 this year” (reasonable) vs. “Save $5,000 today” (unrealistic).

7. Relevant - Does this goal matter to your long-term priorities?

8. Example: “Take an online design course to advance in my career.”

9. Time-bound - Does your goal have a deadline?

10. Example: “By December 31, 2025, complete the course.”

4. Using the Tool in Notion

1. Enter your goal into the system.

2. The tool will display each SMART dimension, showing whether your goal passes or fails the check.

3. If a dimension is missing, it will highlight it in the report:

4. Review the description for each missing element.

5. Adjust your goal directly in the text field.

6. Once all five dimensions are covered, your goal is SMART-ready.

5. Best Practices

• Be honest: Don’t just fill boxes, think about what really matters.

• Keep it simple: One sentence per SMART element is enough.

• Write in action terms: Use verbs like “run,” “save,” “complete,” “publish.”

• Review regularly: Goals evolve. Re-run them through the tool if your context changes.

• Don’t skip Measurable/Time-bound: These are the biggest motivators.

6. Benefits for You

• Save time - No need to memorize the SMART framework, the tool checks for you.

• Improve quality - Every goal comes out clearer, more realistic, and more motivating.

• Consistency - All your goals follow the same structure, so they’re easier to manage and track.

• Confidence - You’ll know exactly what to work on and when.