SMART Goals

One of my SMART goals is to still maintain an A in Anatomy and Physiology despite being a second semester senior. To accomplish this, it will all start from my attention span in the classroom. The first step is to take better notes, which can include more detailed, word for word notes, along with illustrations, graphics, and improved reflections including more vocabulary. Then, I must apply these notes to my homework, along with the outside world. By using my notes for homework as well as conducting my own research based on subjects I'm interested in, it will allow me to be more involved in the class. I will also need to follow this with at least 8 hours of sleep per night to stay focused during class. Lastly, I will need to perform well on tests, which will be reflections on how well I performed on the previous steps. If I follow these steps with my greatest effort, I will attain an A in no time.

My action plan is:

• Take better, detailed, illustrated notes
• Apply notes to homework and outside world
• Get at least eight hours of sleep a night
• Perform well on tests
• Ace Anatomy

My second SMART goal is to get bigger in hopes that I can play college football. To accomplish this goal, I will need attend the weight room more often, along with keeping track of my diet and sleep habits. It all starts with lifting, in which I will need to lift six times a week, each day altering between different muscle groups (upper body, legs, core, etc). With every workout however, comes a nutrient-dense meal. Each day, I will cut less carbohydrates from my diet and increase my protein intake (1 gram per 1 pound= 200 grams of protein per day). Of course my meals cannot only be meat, as I will have to include legumes, vegetables, and fruit for a healthy diet. In order to rest my body for future workouts, I will need to rely on sleep. However, obtaining at least eight hours of sleep in Saratoga can prove quite difficult, so I will have to complete homework during school and study after school. Unlike my last goal, there will actually be a small time deadline to follow, about six months when season training for college football begins. If I can follow my strict schedule, I can build at least enough size to have coaches consider me possibly.

My action plan is as follows:

• Lift six days a week, at least two hours a day
• Eat more protein, cut carbohydrates, include legumes, vegetables, and fruits
• Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night
• Complete homework during school, study after school