Most of us were taught to measure success by ticking off boxes on a to-do list or hitting predetermined milestones. It’s easy to fall into the trap of what is called the Performance Mindset. We’re ...

In this post, you’ll learn how to use SMART goal setting to make real progress toward your long-term goals, and you’ll get access to a free downloadable SMART goals worksheet in PDF format to help you ...

We all know that feeling. You’re all fired up for a few weeks after setting a goal, such as “get in shape,” “write a novel,” or “start a business.” But life has a way of getting in the way.

But within weeks, the excitement fades. Goals feel overwhelming, guilt sets in, and many people begin labeling themselves as failures. According to Toni Stephens, MSW, LCSW, and program therapist at ...

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 ...

We all want to set smart goals at work and in our personal lives, but there's an actual SMART goal system that's focused on setting achievable goals, and it's worth checking out. TMRW did some digging ...

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 ...