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.

When Caroline Adams Miller learned about the science of goal setting, her professional and personal life changed forever. It was 2005, and Adams Miller was a student at the University of Pennsylvania ...

Effectively setting goals isn’t as simple as writing down a target and praying you and your team hit it. It requires accountability, clarity and collaboration. Without accountability, even the best ...

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The new year is here, and that means it's time think about the goals we want to achieve during 2026. Heck, maybe you'll even make a vision board. But if you create goals that are too lofty, you may be ...

Maybe you are one of those people who sets resolutions this week. Good for you starting the year with good habits and goals! We applaud your effort but want you to think about things a little ...

Goal setting and pursuit, both of which are linked to mental health and future success, involve the capacity for future-oriented thinking. Another way to use this capacity is by engaging in mental ...

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.

As we approach 2025, I’ve been reflecting on my personal goals and the areas I want to improve. Setting meaningful goals for the new year is like crafting a roadmap for the life we envision. For me, ...