The BEST format helps you think through and phrase your goals in the most empowering way possible. BEST stands for:
Believable
Energizing
Specific
Timed
In today’s blog, we’ll focus on the S. Specific. Let’s say this is your goal: I don’t want to get stressed out at work anymore. That goal is a good start. It states clearly what isn’t wanted. The first step in making your goal specific is to phrase it so that it focuses on what you do want.
“I want to be more relaxed at work.”
Better! Now, what actions will help you be more relaxed? Deep breathing? Taking a few more breaks? Remembering to eat lunch? Revise your goal around a clear action:
“I will take five deep breaths before I eat my lunch each day.”
Wallah! This goal is really specific.