How can you track and measure your progress towards SMART goals when facing pressure?

To track and measure progress towards SMART goals under pressure, break the goals into smaller, manageable tasks with specific deadlines. Use a checklist or a project management tool to monitor your progress and stay organized. Regularly review your achievements against your timeline to ensure you're on track. For example, if your SMART goal is to complete a project by the end of the month, you might set weekly milestones. By checking off completed tasks and adjusting as needed, you can stay focused and make steady progress, even under pressure.

I have a mood calendar that I fill out every day. This can be for any goal, such as: happiness, go to the gym, etc. This can be done on any simple application like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Simply for each day highlight the date with either green if ti went good, yellow if it was alright, or red if it went bad.

I have a mood calendar that I fill out every day. This can be for any goal, such as: happiness, go to the gym, etc. This can be done on any simple application like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Simply for each day highlight the date with either green if ti went good, yellow if it was alright, or red if it went bad. On spreadsheets, it can difficult to add and read written information. I write my personal thoughts on a separate journal.

An example that I have seen work well is to have an accountability partner or productivity coach. That is someone who can be, not only a cheerleader and supporter but also one to push you to keep those goals. Should you need it, that person can give a little nudge and remind you to stay focus and not lose sight of what you set out to accomplish.

A good book to read is Atomic Habits by James Clear. Even though it is primarily about creating good habits and destroying bad ones, it offers a variety of ways to help implement your goals.