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SMART goals

Set goals you can actually measure

Work through Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound one column at a time — then keep the result where your team can see it.

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Example — the “SMART goal worksheet” template
SpecificMeasurableAchievableRelevantTime-boundGoal: grow the newsletter to 5,000 subscribers by 31 MarchNewsletter for UXdesignersWeekly issue with one deepdiveToday: 2,100 subscribersTrack weekly in thedashboard+250 a week is 30% aboveour best monthGuest posts and a referralrewardSupports the Q1 audiencegoalFeeds course pre-salesDeadline: 31 MarchCheck-in every Monday

The basics

What is a SMART goal?

SMART is a checklist for writing goals: Specific (what exactly), Measurable (how you'll know), Achievable (is it realistic), Relevant (why it matters) and Time-bound (by when).

Writing a goal against all five turns “grow the newsletter” into “reach 5,000 subscribers by 31 March, tracked weekly” — something a team can plan around.

What you can add

  • Goal
  • Milestone
  • Sticky note
  • Green note
  • Criterion

Features

What makes it work

  • Worksheet per goal

    Five colour-coded columns with notes for each letter, under one clear goal statement.

  • Goals side by side

    A quarterly grid checks every goal against all five criteria at once.

  • Milestones and habits

    Map the path to a goal and the weekly habits that keep you on it.

  • Real templatesStart from a worked example and make it yours.
  • Smart connectorsDrag a + handle to connect; Tab adds the next step.
  • PNG, SVG & file exportFor docs and slides — or a .json to keep editing.
  • Share linksSend a link; whoever opens it gets their own copy.
  • Private by defaultSaved in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
  • Works on touchPan, pinch and edit on a tablet or phone.

Templates

Start from a worked example

Open one, change the words and it's yours — every element stays editable.

How it works

Three steps to done

Set a SMART goal
  1. Step 1

    Pick the worksheet, quarterly grid or personal plan.

  2. Step 2

    Fill each letter with sticky notes — be specific about numbers and dates.

  3. Step 3

    Share the board or export it for your planning doc.

Use cases

Who it's for

  • Team OKR prep

    Pressure-test quarterly goals before committing to them.

  • Performance reviews

    Agree measurable development goals with a manager.

  • Personal goals

    Fitness, study or savings goals with milestones and habits.

SMART Goals

Common questions

What does SMART stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. A goal that meets all five is clear enough to plan and track.

What's a good SMART goal example?

“Grow the newsletter from 2,100 to 5,000 subscribers by 31 March, tracked every Monday” — specific, measurable, realistic with a plan, relevant to the business and dated.

Can I track progress here?

You can update notes and milestones on the board as you go. It's a planning board, not a tracker with automatic charts.

Is it free?

Yes — free, no sign-up, saved in your browser.

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