Improving mental health requires setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound - SMART goals. These goals help break down larger objectives into manageable steps, keep motivation high, and promote accountability. This post defines SMART goals and provides examples for mental health concerns, along with a step-by-step guide for setting them. By the end, readers will have the necessary tools to set and achieve their own SMART goals.

2023 is still fresh upon us and there’s plenty of time to set mental health goals and intentions for the year. But it also doesn’t need to be a new year to set new goals; if health and wellbeing is an area you would like to improve, these mental health goals and ideas may also have direct benefits on your life by decreasing levels of depression, anxiety, and high stress.

A monthly reset is intended to help you in reflecting on the prior month, set and adjust task-based goals, organize, and re-energize. The goals you set can be in relation to finances, budgeting, business, career, personal projects, fitness, or even self care! If you have a goal, this is your way to make sure you’re on track with it and still feeling good about what it is you’re striving for!