If you want to have a great year, you’ll boost your likelihood of success by setting goals. And using goal setting theory, specifically, is the best way to ensure you achieve all that you aspire to.

This video provides a clear overview of how to set realistic goals and create a plan to achieve them. Viewers will learn ...

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When I help people who are in recovery from mental illness and addiction, one thing we often discuss is setting goals. Usually, personal goals have gotten off track or have completely gone by the ...

We’re all for living in the moment. We’re also big on goal setting. How can that be? Aren’t they contradictory? NO! Living in the moment and setting goals for your future complement each other. You ...

We could all do better. Self-improvement, though, is easier said than done. Attempts to change can feel like battling our own nature—lots of pain and little gain. This post explains how to be smart, ...

Whether you aspire to advance your career, enhance your relationships, achieve better health, or simply become a happier person, having well-defined goals can be a game-changer. However, the journey ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A recent survey found that 31% of Americans plan to set a goal or resolution for 2026. The ...

Setting and achieving short-term financial goals can be a transformative step in managing your personal finances effectively. These goals, typically set for several months or a few years, help you ...

It’s easy to say you want to fulfill a major fitness goal, but it’s another thing to actually follow through. A run/walk program can help you bridge the gap between your potential to meet that ...

New Year’s might as well be called the Day of the Goal. In the coming weeks, conversations and social-media feeds will drift en masse to “What do you want to achieve in 2025?” But perhaps a better ...