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SMART criteria
S.M.A.R.T. is a mnemonic acronym, giving criteria to guide in the setting of objectives, for example in project management, employee-performance management and personal development, and ' athletic performance.  The letters S and M generally mean specific and measurable'. Possibly the most common version has the remaining letters referring to achievable (or attainable), relevant, and time-bound. However, the term's inventor had a slightly different version and the letters have meant different things to different authors, as described below. Additional letters have been added by some authors.

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Psychology behind SMART criteria
Like mentioned previously, the SMART criteria is used in project management, employee-performance management and personal development. Many individuals used goal-setting tools in order to accomplish different tasks and stay motivated. When there is a goal set-up, a individual is eager to achieve the desired goal. Having goals set up give an understanding to an individuals actions. The benefits behind goal setting is known to

Additional criteria

 * SMARTS
 * Specific
 * Measurable
 * Action oriented
 * Realistic
 * Timely
 * Self-determined / strategies

Alternative acronyms

 * ACTION
 * Accessible
 * Clearly Stated and Concise
 * Impassioned
 * Organic
 * As if Now