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What are SMART goals? Examples and how to set them

Learn how to set a SMART goal with clear steps and find SMART goal examples to achieve lasting behavior change effectively and efficiently.

Laptop screen showing "Set Smart Goals" text on olive background, with hands typing, coffee cup and succulent plant on wooden desk
Date de publication : Apr 7, 2025
Laptop screen showing "Set Smart Goals" text on olive background, with hands typing, coffee cup and succulent plant on wooden desk
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What are SMART goals?
When SMART goals work well
SMART goal examples
Where SMART goals can fall short
4 other goal setting frameworks 
Common pitfalls when setting goals 
When to revisit or revise your goal
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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