Most individuals fail to achieve their goals, because they focus on the desired results without focusing on the steps that must be taken to achieve that goal.

And when it comes to setting goals, many of us can formulate a clear plan, but we are always facing difficulty in implementing it, and perhaps because of that we have to take many steps to achieve those goals.

The American "Power of Possibility" website confirmed that many people do not have enough mental abilities to endure or be patient in order to follow their path towards their goals. However, there is no doubt that you can do better when you stick to your goals rather than give up before you reach the finish line.

As a result, the more important the goal or dream becomes for us, the longer it will be achieved, and researchers have found that successful people follow the smart goal setting theory or "smart" theory.

What are smart goals?
The site pointed out that the term "smart" is an abbreviation of the criteria that help achieve the goals that must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

According to SMART theory, each objective must comply with these five criteria in order to become a reality. Many people use this method to get to their dream job, meet their life partner, start a business, or whatever they want to do.

Objectives must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (Getty Images)

The target criterion
You have to answer the following five questions in order to be sure that you have a clear view of what you want to accomplish:
What: What do I want to achieve?
Why: What are the reasons and benefits that drive you to achieve this goal?
Who: Who would help you achieve this goal?
Where: Where will you achieve your goal?
When: What is the timetable for achieving this goal?

Standard of measurability
To find out if you have reached your goal, you need a way to measure it, so you should ask yourself:
How much time do you need to achieve the goal?
How can I measure my accomplishments during my career?

Verification standard
While your goals should involve challenges, you should not set goals that exceed your capacity, so try to set a goal that will motivate you to work more, and not be doomed to failure. Also, having the knowledge or skills to achieve your goals is necessary to achieve the desired results.

How can this goal be achieved on the ground?
- Can it be achieved? Have others before me succeeded in reaching it?

Relevancy Standard
You have to ask yourself, does your goal give you meaning and add to your life? Is the goal related to your skills and abilities? If you answered "yes" to the following questions, your goal is likely relevant:
- Is this the right time to achieve it?
- Am I the right person to achieve?
Does this goal seem worthwhile?
- Does this goal correspond to my general needs, goals, and other efforts that I make?

Time standard
Establishing a time-bound schedule to achieve your goals will motivate you to reach the desired result.

The smart goal setting method can reduce distractions that distract you by providing you with tips that will help you achieve your goals.

Moreover, clarity of your vision of what you want to achieve and how it will be achieved is key to eliminating distractions.

Put your phone aside to get rid of distraction (Getty Images)

Put your phone aside
The site explained that we spend a long time staring at our phone screens. According to one report, adult Americans check their phones about 2,500 times a day.

Indeed, phones are one of the most distracting things, so use the following tips to limit your use of the phone:
- Set specific times to use your phone daily.
- Delete social media applications from your phone, and use your computer to check notifications.
Put your phone in another room while you work. This way, there will be no constant desire to use it.

Meditate daily
Meditation provides a wide range of health benefits, such as reducing stress and the risk of heart attacks and relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression. But meditation can also improve your concentration, so try meditation for at least 30 minutes a day.

Remember your motives
If you want to achieve your goals, you must remind yourself of what you will get after achieving this goal, as long as you take your ultimate goal into consideration and focus on the simple goals that you need to achieve.

Reward yourself
Rewarding yourself for the hard work that you have done will help you achieve your dreams, and it is illogical to work for months in a row without taking a rest and rewarding yourself, perhaps you can plan to spend a pleasant night with friends once a week, or go out on a short trip if you achieve some One of your simple goals.