Over the past four years as a widower, I have often been asked how I have managed to navigate my grief so well. I honestly don’t believe I navigate grief better than most at all. From my perspective, it remains a ball of chaos, both externally and internally, and I feel it will always be that way to some extent. There are three things I believe I do well. First, I focus on living as my wife, Colleen, encouraged me. Second, I try to identify the details of my life for which I should and can be grateful. Third, I set SMART goals for my grief. Specifically, an organized method to set and achieve a goal through a realistic, step-by-step thought process. Let’s discuss how setting SMART goals in grief can be a catalyst for walking more successfully with grief while attempting to find a way forward.