100+ SMART Spiritual Goals

This page features a curated list of health goals. I created it as a source of inspiration for my 100 life goals project and wanted to share it with others in hopes of inspiring them to create their own goal list.

There is an overabundance of bucket list ideas circulating online that lack the necessary specificity, measurability, and time-bound nature to make them actionable goals. Therefore, I curated a list of SMART goals that are more specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Whether you're young or old, there's something on this list for everyone. So, read on to discover some of the best health goals that can help you transform your life and achieve your health dreams.

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* One more thing, if you decide to take part in any of the goals listed below, you do so entirely at your own risk. Some of the goal ideas listed here can be risky, so seek out guidance if you decide to try them out, especially the challenging ones.

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100+ SMART Spiritual Goals

SMART Mindfulness & Meditation Goals

Practicing mindfulness and meditation can be incredibly beneficial for personal growth and elevation. By setting specific goals around these practices, you can cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner peace. For example, committing to a daily 10-minute mindfulness meditation practice can help you stay present and focused throughout the day, improving your ability to handle stress and manage difficult emotions. As you progress towards your mindfulness and meditation goals, you may also notice improvements in your relationships, productivity, and overall sense of well-being.

Here are a few specific examples of SMART goals you can set in this particular area:

• Practice mindfulness meditation for 10 minutes every day for the next 30 days.
• Meditate for 30 minutes every day for the next 90 days.
• Use guided meditations to focus on specific areas, such as stress reduction, for 10 minutes every day for the next month.
• Attend a weekly meditation group for three months to improve my practice
• Participate in a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat to deepen my meditation practice
• Spend 10 minutes every day for three months practicing a Metta meditation
• Spend one hour every week practicing a gratitude meditation
• Learn and practice a new form of meditation, such as loving-kindness meditation, for 10 minutes every day for the next month
• Practice body scan meditation for 15 minutes every day for the next month.
• Create a sacred space for meditation and use it for 30 minutes every day for the next month
• Develop a morning meditation routine and stick to it for the next 90 days.
• Spend one hour every week practicing mindful breathing techniques
• Spend one hour every week practicing mindful walking in nature
• Spend one hour every week practicing mindful communication techniques, such as active listening or nonviolent communication
• Spend one hour every week practicing mindfulness in social situations, such as parties or gatherings
• Attend a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course within the next six months.
• Practice mindfulness during daily activities such as washing dishes for 10 minutes every day for the next 30 days.
• Take a meditation course online and practice for 20 minutes every day for the next month.
• Meditate for 20 minutes before bed every night for the next month.
• Learn to do a breath-hold meditation practice and practice daily for one month
• Attend a weekly Zen meditation group for three months to deepen my practice
• Use a meditation cushion to sit for longer periods of time and meditate for 90 minutes every day for the next 30 days.
• Attend a meditation retreat in a foreign country within the next year
• Attend a silent meditation retreat in a foreign country for one week

SMART Spiritual Practices Goals

Engaging in spiritual practices can have powerful effects on our emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. These practices can help us cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves. Attending a retreat that incorporates sound healing, for example, can help you tap into the healing power of sound vibrations and release emotional blockages. By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you may find yourself feeling more grounded, centered, and at peace with yourself and the world around you.

Here are a few specific examples of SMART goals you can set in this particular area:

• Attend a workshop on chakra balancing and practice balancing my own chakras every day for three months
• Learn to do a crystal healing session and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a workshop on crystal singing bowl healing and practice playing for one month
• Learn to do an energy healing session and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a weekly energy healing circle for three months to deepen my practice
• Attend a workshop on energy healing and practice on at least five people within six months
• Spend one hour every week practicing inner child healing techniques, such as writing a letter to my inner child
• Attend a workshop on reiki healing and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a workshop on acupressure and practice on at least five people within two months
• Attend a workshop on sound healing and practice sound healing on at least five people within three months
• Attend a retreat that incorporates sound healing for one week
• Attend a workshop on plant medicines and practice it within two months
• Spend one hour every week practicing breathwork techniques, such as alternate nostril breathing or breath of fire
• Attend a workshop on breathwork and practice daily for one month
• Learn to do a Vedic astrology reading and practice on at least five people within one month
• Attend a workshop on western astrology and practice reading at least five birth charts within six months
• Learn to do a channeling session and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a weekly chanting group for three months to deepen my connection to devotional music
• Learn to do a cord-cutting ceremony and practice with at least five people within six months
• Learn to do a crystal grid practice and practice daily for one month
• Learn to do a tarot reading and practice on at least five people within six months
• Learn to do a dowsing session with a pendulum and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a workshop on energy clearing and practice clearing my own energy field weekly for three months
• Attend a workshop on feng shui and implement feng shui principles in my home within three months
• Learn to do a feng shui consultation and practice on at least five people within two months
• Learn to do a hypnosis session and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a weekly kundalini yoga class for three months to deepen my practice
• Learn to do a palm reading and practice on at least five people within six months
• Attend a workshop on past life regression and experience a regression within two months
• Learn to do a pendulum reading and practice on at least five people within six months
• Learn to do a pranayama breathing practice and practice daily for one month
• Study and practice Qi Gong for 30 minutes every day for three months
• Attend a weekly Shamanic Breathwork group for three months to deepen my practice
• Attend a workshop on shamanic drumming and practice drumming for one month
• Learn to do a sound bath session and practice on at least five people within six months

SMART Rituals & Faith Goals

Having a set of rituals or engaging in a particular faith can bring a sense of meaning and purpose to your life. For instance, attending a weekly church service, a kirtan group, or a Kabbalah study group can help you develop a deeper understanding of your beliefs and values. These practices can also provide a sense of community and belonging, allowing you to connect with others who share your beliefs and values.

Here are a few specific examples of SMART goals you can set in this particular area:

• Attend a weekly church service for six months to deepen my spiritual practice
• Attend a weekly Bible study group for three months to deepen my knowledge of scripture
• Attend a weekly devotional reading group for three months to deepen my spiritual knowledge
• Read and study the Upanishads and practice their teachings in my daily life for three months
• Attend a weekly kirtan group for three months to deepen my connection to Hindu devotional music
• Attend a weekly Kabbalah study group for three months to deepen my knowledge of Jewish mysticism
• Attend a daily morning prayer group for one month to deepen my spiritual practice
• Learn to do a ritual bath and practice weekly for three months
• Spend one hour every week practicing gratitude and connection to the divine
• Attend a weekly Sufi whirling group for three months to deepen my practice
• Read and study the Tao of Pooh and practice its teachings in my daily life for three months
• Read and study the Tao Te Ching for three months and practice its teachings in my daily life
• Read the entire Bible in one year
• Fast for 30 days during Ramadan
• Celebrate every major Jewish holiday for one year
• Observe kosher dietary laws for six months
• Memorize the Heart Sutra this year
• Learn Sanskrit and read the Bhagavad Gita within the next 6 months
• Attend a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony this year
• Learn to read and write Chinese and study Taoist philosophy within the next 3 months
• Attend a Taoist retreat for seven days
• Learn to chant mantras and study the Vedas every week this year
• Learn to speak Lakota and study Lakota spirituality within the next 6 months

SMART Spiritual Travel Goals

Traveling to spiritual spots can be an incredible opportunity for personal transformation. When you visit places with a rich spiritual history, you have the chance to deepen your understanding of the world and yourself. For example, going on a pilgrimage to a sacred site can help you connect with a higher power or sense of purpose, while also exposing you to different religious traditions and practices. Similarly, attending a spiritual ceremony like an Ayahuasca ceremony in South America can provide a unique opportunity for self-discovery and healing. These experiences can help you explore your inner world, connect with your emotions, and gain a new perspective on life.

Here are a few specific examples of SMART goals you can set in this particular area:

• Go on a pilgrimage to Mecca this year
• Go on a pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya within the next 6 months
• Go on a pilgrimage to the Ganges River this year
• Go on a pilgrimage to the Wudang Mountains this year
• Go on a vision quest within the next 6 months
• Visit and spend a week in a silent meditation retreat center in India
• Attend an Ayahuasca ceremony in Peru within the next 6 months
• Complete a 10-day Vipassana meditation course in Thailand by the end of this year
• Attend a yoga teacher training program in Bali and get certified within the next 2 years
• Visit the sacred temples of Kyoto and meditate there for 30 minutes every day for a week
• Hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain and complete it within 30 days
• Attend a traditional Lakota sweat lodge ceremony in South Dakota by the end of next year
• Spend a week in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, studying and practicing mindfulness meditation
• Attend a Sufi spiritual retreat in Turkey and participate in the Whirling Dervish ceremony
• Take a trip to Sedona, Arizona, and participate in a guided meditation and vortex tour
• Visit the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico, and meditate there during the equinox
• Spend 10 days in silence at a forest meditation retreat center in Oregon
• Attend a Sound Bath meditation session in Joshua Tree, California
• Visit a sacred site of the ancient Mayan civilization in Mexico and learn about their spirituality
• Take a spiritual tour of the holy sites of Jerusalem, Israel
• Attend a Native American sweat lodge ceremony in Montana by the end of next year
• Learn about the Taoist philosophy and practice Tai Chi in China for 3 weeks
• Participate in a traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony in Varanasi, India
• Visit the sacred sites of the Druids in England and learn about their beliefs
• Take a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet and complete it within 21 days
• Attend a Kabbalah retreat in Israel and learn about its mysticism
• Participate in a Vodou ceremony in Haiti and learn about its African roots
• Visit a monastery in Bhutan and learn about their philosophy of Gross National Happiness
• Take a trip to the Blue Mountains in Australia and learn about the Dreamtime stories of the Aboriginal people
• Spend a week in an ashram in India and learn about the teachings of Swami Sivananda
• Take a pilgrimage to Mecca and complete the Hajj within the next 5 years
• Visit the holy sites of the Bahá'í Faith in Haifa, Israel
• Spend a week in silence at a Zen monastery in Japan
• Attend a spiritual retreat with a Native American elder in New Mexico
• Visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru and meditate at the Temple of the Sun
• Spend a month in a silent Buddhist meditation retreat center in Sri Lanka
• Participate in a Wiccan ritual and learn about modern witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts
• Visit the holy sites of the Sikh religion in Amritsar, India
• Attend a spiritual retreat with a Tibetan lama in Nepal and learn about Tibetan Buddhism
• Spend a week in silence at a Christian retreat center in France
• Take a trip to Egypt and learn about the ancient Egyptian religion and mythology
• Attend a Native American powwow in South Dakota and learn about their cultural traditions
• Visit the ancient city of Petra in Jordan and meditate at the Monastery
• Spend a week at a silent meditation retreat center in California and practice Metta meditation
• Attend a spiritual retreat with a Hindu guru in Rishikesh, India
• Visit the holy sites of the Jain religion in India
• Take a trip to Iceland and visit the geothermal spa at the Blue Lagoon
• Spend a week in silence at a forest monastery in Thailand
• Attend a spiritual retreat with a Native American shaman in Arizona and participate in a sweat lodge ceremony
• Visit the holy sites of the Zoroastrian religion in Iran
• Spend a week at a silent retreat center in the mountains of Colorado
• Attend a spiritual retreat with a Christian mystic in Assisi, Italy
• Visit the holy sites of the Taoist religion in China
• Spend a week in silence at a Sufi retreat center in Morocco and practice Sufi meditation

SMART Self-Expression & Reflection Goals

Setting self-reflection and self-expression goals can be incredibly powerful for personal growth and development. When you take the time to reflect on your thoughts and emotions, you can gain clarity and insight into your values, beliefs, and behaviors. Similarly, when you express yourself creatively, you can tap into your innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing you to better understand yourself and connect with others on a deeper level.

Here are a few specific examples of SMART goals you can set in this particular area:

• Spend one hour every week practicing visualization
• Write in a gratitude journal for five minutes every day for the next month to cultivate mindfulness and gratitude.
• Use a journal to record your thoughts and feelings after every meditation session for the next 30 days
• Spend one hour every week practicing creative expression, such as painting or writing
• Attend a workshop on ecstatic dance and practice dancing for one month
• Attend a weekly ecstatic dance group for three months to deepen my practice
• Attend a workshop on dream analysis and practice analyzing at least five dreams within six months
• Keep a dream journal and record at least one dream per night for one month
• Attend a workshop on dream interpretation and interpret my dreams for one month
• Attend a workshop on lucid dreaming and practice lucid dreaming techniques for one month
• Spend one hour every week practicing forgiveness techniques
• Spend 15 minutes every morning for one month practicing gratitude and recording my thoughts in a journal
• Spend 30 minutes in nature every day for three months and record my experiences in a journal
• Spend one hour every week practicing self-care rituals, such as taking a bath or giving myself a massage
• Spend one hour every week practicing self-compassion techniques, such as writing myself a love letter
• Spend one hour every week practicing self-reflection and journaling
• Attend a workshop on shamanic journeying and practice journeying at least five times within three months

Nature & Other Spiritual Goals

Overall, setting spiritual goals can help you cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in your life, as well as enhance your overall well-being. When you engage in spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, or forgiveness techniques, you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. By making time for these practices, you develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. For example, setting a goal to spend one hour every week practicing forgiveness techniques can help you let go of anger and resentment, improve your relationships, and promote a greater sense of inner peace.

Here are a few more SMART Goals examples in this area:

• Spend one hour every week practicing gratitude and connection to the earth by doing a beach or park clean-up
• Spend one hour every week gardening to deepen my connection to nature
• Spend a day in complete darkness and silence to deepen my awareness
• Read one book on spirituality or mindfulness every month for the next year
• Learn to do a fire ceremony and perform a ceremony within six months
• Learn to do a fire walk and participate in a fire walking ceremony within six months
• Learn to do a tea ceremony and host a ceremony for friends and family within six months
• Spend one hour in nature every day for three months, practicing Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) techniques
• Spend one hour every week practicing grounding techniques, such as walking barefoot in nature
• Learn to make my own incense and use it daily in my spiritual practice for three months
• Attend a weekly labyrinth walk for three months to deepen my spiritual practice
• Learn to make my own mala beads and use them in my daily practice for three months
• Spend a week in silence and solitude on a retreat in the wilderness to deepen my spiritual practice
• Learn to do a silent retreat and spend one day in silence every week for three months
• Attend a weekly spiritual book club for three months to deepen my understanding of spirituality
• Attend a sweat lodge ceremony this year

More Goal Ideas?

Click here to get 'The SMART Bucket List' for FREE — It includes a list of 1000+ SMART goal ideas from various categories, such as fitness, travel, personal growth, and more. Additionally, you’ll get my Design Your Dream Year workbook, containing a proven step-by-step action plan to check off those big goals on your list.