You've probably been told that when setting goals, they need to be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timed). But recent research suggests that there are specific times when SMART goals can actually be counterproductive, where vague, open-ended goals can actually be more effective.

What?!

Specific Times When Smart Goals Can Be Counterproductive (and What Strategy to Use Instead)

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