SMARTwords app for iPhone and iPad

S.M.A.R.T. stands for "Specific Measurable Activities Resulting in Transformation". At SMART App Works, it is our goal to create apps that contribute to a fulfilling life, where you are effective in your efforts, and enjoying the journey along the way. Our goal in short, helping you achieving a life well lived.

Our first entry is "SMARTwords", a word find puzzle that is based on the concept of automaticity. There is research to show that words and images that we hold in our conscious mind can shape our behavior. Different than other word find puzzles, words have been carefully selected to help shape your behavior, pointing towards success and wellness, keys to a fulfilling life.

There are three "buckets" of words in two modes of play. The word buckets are grouped in the categories of Success, Wellness, and GRE 299. In the success bucket you will find words such as effective, diligent, mastery, attentive, enthusiasm, and prosperity, all important targets for success. In the wellness bucket you will find both activities like meditation, biking, walking, and mindfulness, as well as "super foods" like beans, spinach, oranges, and walnuts. As you search for the words, see yourself in behaviors involving these words. If you want to test the value of this approach, go to the grocery store repeating the word health over and over again while you shop and notice what you come out of the store, and more importantly what has been left behind.

In the GRE 299 bucket you will find a list of 299 vocabulary building words common to the "graduate record examination", a test use to get into graduate school. You can us this bucket to help you identify words that you are unfamiliar with in preparation for the exam, or just just to expand your vocabulary to impress your friends, demonstrating your SMARTness : )

In the first mode of play you are given 8 words to find in the session. While words will have different orientations (forward, backward, diagonal), the main strategy is not difficulty, but keeping certain words in your conscious mind for a period of time. The goal is to play often to saturate your mind with the words. In time you will likely find your behavior changing in ways that resonate with the SMART words. In the second mode of play, there is a countdown timer and you are to find as many words as you can without a list. This will encourage you to try and remember the words from the various buckets.

We hope you enjoy our first SMART entry and look forward to providing you with many more SMART Apps for your enjoyment and personal growth.