Long-Term and Short-Term Goal Setting Objective Practice writing SMART goals. Overview Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? What job will you have? What will your salary be? Where will you be living? What hobbies will you have? Will you have a significant other? What new skills or interests will you have developed? In the space provided here, write one long-term goal related to something you would like to achieve within the next 5 years. Write three short-term goals that will help you reach the long-term goal