Short Term Goal: Improve my Time Management Skills

S- specific As someone who has a tendency to procrastinate, I recognize the need to improve my time management skills and become more efficient in managing my tasks and responsibilities.   
M- measurable  Over the next three months, my focus will be on enhancing my time management skills and increasing my productivity. I plan to monitor my work hours and regularly assess my progress towards meeting my goals. Additionally, I will seek feedback from my classmates, colleagues, and peer mentors to ensure that I am completing tasks within the scheduled time frame   
A- attainable  To improve my time management skills, I plan to create a schedule or to-do list on a daily basis, whether it’s on paper or electronically. I will use Google Calendar and set reminder alarms to stay on track, and minimize distractions from social media. Additionally, I will avoid multitasking to increase productivity and decrease stress. Utilizing technology will also be beneficial in managing my time efficiently.   
R- relevant  Efficient time management is critical in all aspects of life, but it holds even greater significance in the fast-paced healthcare sector. Developing and prioritizing goals for daily work responsibilities is an extremely effective method of becoming a successful healthcare leader and progressing in one’s career. 
T- time bound My goal is to improve my time management skills and increase work productivity by October 2023. By this deadline, I aim to have efficiently organized my time and become more productive in achieving my targets  

Medium Term Goal :  Develop Public Speaking Skills

S- specific   As a dentist, I excel in one-on-one communication with patients, but I struggle with anxiety and discomfort when it comes to addressing a larger audience. Therefore, I am seeking ways to enhance my public speaking abilities, as I aspire to become a competent healthcare leader.   
M- measurable  I am deeply driven to improve my public speaking skills and feel confident speaking in front of any audience. I will assess my advancement in this area by seeking evaluations and feedback from my peers, classmates, and mentors, both verbally and in written form.   
A- attainable  To enhance my public speaking skills, I intend to practice speaking in front of a mirror. Additionally, I plan to participate in group projects and activities that offer opportunities to speak up and develop my abilities, with the aim of boosting my confidence. I also intend to engage in various classroom activities that can help me refine my public speaking skills.   
R- relevant  In my Master’s program, the ability to speak publicly is a vital skill, and I plan to continue honing this ability throughout my career. As a healthcare leader, effective communication through public speaking is essential, and I recognize its importance  
T- time bound  By the end of January 2024, which is in about 6 months, I aim to have developed the ability to speak confidently in public. I believe that when the audience connects with me,it enhances my credibility as a speaker.  

Longer Term Goal :  Improve my Leadership Qualities and Skills

S- specific   My goal is to become a capable and successful leader.   
M- measurable  To gauge my progress, I intend to track how frequently I assume leadership roles in classroom, team activities, and group projects. I plan to seek feedback from my colleagues, team members, and teachers   
A- attainable  To achieve my goal of becoming an effective leader, I plan to increase my confidence and assertiveness during interactions with colleagues. I intend to take the initiative to lead group class activities and attend leadership workshops. I will read books and articles on leadership to gain mastery of leadership attributes. Additionally, I will engage in self-reflection and actively seek feedback from my peers and staff to further enhance my leadership skills.  
R- relevant  Effective leadership is crucial in promoting high-quality productivity in various industries, such as healthcare and education.  
T- time bound  My objective is to become a confident and assertive leader who can create a cohesive and efficient work environment. I plan to achieve this by the end of my Master’s degree program.