Setting SMART goals can make that goal seem – and be – more achievable. Targets provide focus or act as stepping stones towards the final goal. In this example, Person A's target is 'I want to ...

They should provide stepping stones that will help a performer achieve their long-term goal. Image caption, A badminton player may set a short term goal of trying to beat their training partner ...

Nearly all effective saving strategies require setting clear and realistic goals. That means identifying a timeline, amount, and purpose for each goal, rather than simply saving for the sake of it.