Mental Health SMART Goals

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

SMART Goal

Initial	Initial Meaning	Component
S	Specific	Develop specific coping strategies tailored to individual needs. This goal focuses on targeting [Coping Strategies] to manage anxiety effectively.
M	Measurable	Monitor progress through journaling anxiety levels and coping effectiveness. Quantifying [Anxiety Levels] and [Coping Effectiveness] allows for clear tracking of progress over time.
A	Achievable	Attend [Frequency] therapy sessions and practice coping techniques [Frequency]. Setting achievable actions ensures that the goal is realistic and manageable within current constraints.
R	Relevant	Reduce anxiety symptoms to improve overall [Quality of Life]. Aligning with the broader aim of enhancing [Well-being] ensures relevance and significance.
T	Time-bound	Achieve significant improvement within [Time Frame]. Setting a specific timeframe provides a sense of urgency and motivation to work towards the goal consistently.

Action Plan

Develop Personalized Coping Strategies:

• Task: Collaborate with a therapist to identify individual triggers and develop tailored coping techniques.

• Deadline: [Date]

Practice Coping Techniques Daily:

• Task: Dedicate time each day to practice identified coping strategies, such as deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation.

• Deadline: [Date]

Keep a Coping Journal:

• Task: Maintain a journal to record anxiety levels, triggers, and the effectiveness of coping strategies.

• Deadline: [Date]

Engage in Supportive Activities:

• Task: Participate in activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction, such as yoga, meditation, or hobbies.

• Deadline: Weekly

Regularly Evaluate Progress:

• Task: Reflect on journal entries and assess the effectiveness of coping strategies, making adjustments as needed.

• Deadline: Monthly

Accountability

Responsible: [Your Name]

Support System: Therapist, Support Group

Frequency of Progress Reviews: Weekly for journal entries, Monthly for progress evaluation

Method of Review: Personal journal entries, discussions with therapist and support group members

Notes & Adjustments

Initial Notes: Begin by identifying common anxiety triggers and experimenting with various coping techniques to determine effectiveness.

Adjustments: Remain flexible in adapting coping strategies based on individual needs and feedback from therapy sessions and personal experiences.

Measurement of Success

Anxiety Reduction: Demonstrating a decrease in [Anxiety Levels] and frequency of anxiety attacks over time.

Coping Effectiveness: Noting an increase in the utilization and effectiveness of coping techniques as evidenced by journal entries and therapist feedback.

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