Goals tend to fail either because we aim for the wrong things or because environmental factors keep us from succeeding, says ...

We are approaching the end of January 2025. Two things typically happen at this time of year. First, hearing the words “Happy New Year!” this late in the year starts to feel irritating and annoying ...

Our aspirations are what drive us to do our best. Being honest with ourselves and identifying what we’d like to improve can lead to personal growth and new opportunities we wouldn’t have reached ...

Last year, nearly 20% of Americans surveyed said they plan to pursue a new full-time job or career. If you’re pursuing a new position or career, be intentional. Setting your vision, identifying your ...

Your brain loves stories, and it’s constantly telling you about your life. You could identify as a go-getter. Or maybe you frequently tell yourself you’re lazy. Whatever narrative is inside your head ...

Do you have goals you’d like to accomplish in the new year? No matter what you’d like to achieve, goals can play an important role in our lives. Over time, you will set different goals for your ...

Setting career goals with examples is essential for ambitious professionals to achieve a six-figure salary or beyond. Defining your goals helps create a roadmap for your career trajectory, giving you ...

Social support is associated with positive physical health and mental health outcomes. But how important is support to goal-related outcomes (e.g., goal-setting or goal progress)? Quite important, ...

Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

If you have type 2 diabetes, a doctor might advise you to make lifestyle changes. Creating goals can help you develop healthy habits and stick with your treatment plan. To manage type 2 diabetes, you ...

Many golfers will struggle to identify a single culprit holding their golf games back, but at least with me it’s apparent: A lack of distance isn’t my only deficiency, but it’s the most glaring ...