Lenny has always loved reading, but most of his reading since he started college has focused on his studies. He is starting to get concerned that if he doesn't make time to read for pleasure, he might lose interest in reading as a pastime. To help ensure that he does more reading for pleasure, Lenny has written down four versions of his goal. Which version of Lenny's goal is a SMART goal?

A) to devote a certain amount of time to reading books for pleasure, not for school
B) to set aside time to relax by reading more books for pleasure this term
C) to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for pleasure by the end of the month
D) to read a book a month to relax during this term

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Kendall Altman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Option C is a SMART goal because it is Specific (read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Measurable (one book), Achievable (assuming it's a reasonable length and he has time), Relevant (for pleasure, aligning with his interest), and Time-bound (by the end of the month).

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