Get the Free SMART Goal Setting Worksheet to set a clear SMART goal with milestones and a target date

Turn a big aim into a simple plan with your why, barriers, strengths, and progress checkpoints for teens and parents

SMART Goal Setting Worksheet

What's Included?

  • Printable PDF worksheet with clear fields
  • SMART prompts for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound with guiding questions
  • “My Why” statement to capture motivation
  • Barriers and Strengths sections to plan supports
  • Milestones section and Target Goal Date to define progress and timing

What Can You Do With the Free SMART Goal Setting Worksheet?

Make A Realistic SMART Goal

with why, barriers, strengths, and date

Break Goals Into Clear Milestones

so you can track progress at a glance

Plan Supports That Fit Your Context

by listing tools and steps you can use

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SMART Goal Setting Worksheet

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FAQs

Is this worksheet only for teens?

No. It was written with teens in mind, but adults can use the same steps.

Is the file fillable on a computer?

Yes. It's both fillable and printable.

Can I reuse it for new goals?

Yes. Print a fresh copy for each goal you set.

Does it explain the SMART framework?

Yes. It cues the five SMART elements with simple questions.

Can I use this in coaching or a classroom?

Yes. It works well for short goal-setting conversations.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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