Planning SMART

I wish I could, like Calvin, be so bold as to say I have no areas that I need to change. But the truth is I have found a few things that I am in need of changing. I am going to focus on three specific goals for now.

First and foremost being my scripture study and spiritual growth patterns... I try really hard to read at least a few verses every morning before I leave for school, but I am realizing that that is not enough. Even if I am going to be going to a religion class in an hour, I need to be feasting from the scriptures and inviting the Spirit to be with me each day before I leave my apartment.
So...
S(pecific) Develop a pattern of daily scripture study within the next 30 days, so that I can learn and grow. I will wake up early enough that I will not have to rush through a few verses of scripture each morning. Being able to give myself time to read will give me opportunities to learn and grow spiritually.
M(easurable) I don't want to limit my time because I want the Spirit to teach me, but I will for sure give myself at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted scripture study.
A(ttainable) giving myself the time to read will definitely give me the opportunity to grow spiritually.
R(ealistic) 15 minutes is not too much time if I am to be committed to waking up earlier. Also I will be able to learn and grow if I am seeking the guidance of the Spirit as I study.
T(imely) It takes 30 days to form a habit and if I seek the help of the Lord I will be able to accomplish this goal.

Second: I really would like to touch at least on person's life each day.
S- I will schedule my day with flexibility so that if I find someone in need I will be able to reach out and help them without having to worry about the next thing that I have on my "to do list".
M-After serving others I know that I have helped others and can feel a difference in my attitude. The more I serve the happier I am.
A- I know that if I pray daily first thing, for the Spirit to guide me to someone in need.
R- Everyone has a need and I am surrounded by people. If I can keep the Spirit with me to tell me how and who to help then I can indeed touch others.
T- This is something I would like to continue to work on, it will help me to make room for opportunities and develop leadership skills to serve others.

Third: Although I have found ways to utilize walking time to talk to family and keep in touch, I have found that I am not as good at keeping in touch with certain friends. This is not good because it makes them feel like they don't mean as much to me.
S- I am going to work to know and understand different people's love language and then use their language to express my love for them. I will keep a little notebook of people that I meet and what their love languages are.
M- There will be pages of people in my book and then there will be more pages of different activities that I did for others.
A- Once again, I will need to diligently seek the Spirit for guidance.
R- I associate will many different people and each are trying to learn how to live on their own. I can snoop around and learn about different problems and then find how I can help.
T- These acts of love can take anywhere from 5 seconds to a couple hours, but if I schedule I will be able to transform my schedule and balance out my life.

These goals may seem simple or silly, but I know that these goals will help me become a better leader, but more importantly, a better person.