Long-term success in goal achievement involves intrinsic motivation and seeing goals as identity changes, not just arbitrary targets. The SHAPING goal-setting system offers a framework focusing on ...

As the New Year begins, many people are setting resolutions with hope for a fresh start, but stats show, most of them don’t ...

When you set a goal, it should be “S.M.A.R.T.,” or so suggests the standard advice (even some of ours!). That stands for Specific, Measurable, something, something, Time-bound—there’s disagreement on ...

"When you set goals together, it gives yourself and the kids some more accountability. And that's really what it's about," Dr ...

Ever set a goal with the best intentions, only to find yourself losing steam a few weeks in? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too – staring at a half-finished to-do list, wondering where my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. SMART goals aren’t making your employees better—they’re making them ...

One of the curious disparities among people reporting a desire for a better life is the small percentage who set actual goals to make their lives better. This disparity is difficult to understand ...

If you're going to set SMART Goals, you deserve to know the truth about their limitations. Every company in existence has set its share of SMART goals (the SMART acronym most commonly defined as ...

Making a commitment to being healthier and fitter at the start of the year is a popular trend. Setting health goals can make ...

Financial experts have all kinds of tricks up their sleeves when it comes to managing finances. They know all the right money hacks and methods to stay on track. And one of their secret weapons for ...

TOOLBOX: As the cycling season winds down, now is the perfect time to reflect on your progress and plan for the year ahead. Whether you’ve spent the past few months chasing personal bests, exploring ...