Setting SMART Goals for Health and Wellness Onboard ⚓️🌊

So, what is a SMART Goal?

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Each part of the SMART framework helps break down your bigger health aspirations into small, practical steps. Here’s a breakdown:

• Specific: Be clear about what you want to achieve.

  • I want to increase my fibre intake to 25g per day this week.

• Measurable: Add details to track your progress.

  • I’ll track my fibre intake in an app (like Navigating Balance’s health app or MyFitnessPal) to ensure I’m reaching 25g daily.

• Achievable: Make sure it’s something you can realistically do.

  • To make this goal realistic I am going to slowly increase my fibre by ensuring I plate up 1 cup vegetables at each meal and eat 2 fruits a day - one in the morning and one as an after work snack.

• Relevant: Align it with your overall health goals.

  • Increasing my fibre intake supports my larger health goals of improved digestion and stable energy levels throughout the day.

• Time-bound: Set a timeframe to keep you on track.

  • For this week, I’ll focus on reaching 25g of fiber each day and then reassess at the end of the week.

General Goal: “I want to eat healthier.”

SMART Goal: “This week, I’ll plate my lunch and dinner according to the healthy plate method, aiming for balance. I’ll take a photo of each meal and check in at the end of the week to track my progress.”

General Goal: “I want to get fit.”

SMART Goal: “This week, I’ll go to the gym Monday (lower body), Wednesday (upper body), and Friday (boxing class). Each workout will be 30-45 minutes at 6 p.m. after work. My boxing class is already booked!”

General Goal: “I want to increase my protein intake.”

SMART Goal: “I’ll ensure each meal contains 30g of protein, aiming for 90g daily. I’ll track it using MyFitnessPal and ask the chief stew to stock Greek yogurt, seeds, and cottage cheese in case I need to add protein to crew meals.”