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 ...

Many couples set relationship-related goals to strengthen their bond. As change happens gradually and sometimes imperceptibly, pursuing a long-term, overarching relationship goal can seem daunting, ...

“A goal should include criteria to track your progress and success. Measuring progress keeps you motivated and lets you know when you’ve achieved your goal,“ Johns said. ”Example, ‘I will train three ...

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 ...

PORTAGE — While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goal-setting is a fruitless endeavor, says physical therapist Mary Rose ...

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,” ...

Setting fitness goals is one of the most effective ways to stay motivated, track progress and build long-lasting healthy habits. However, not all goals are created equal. Many people start ...

Any project without clear goals will struggle to reach the finish line. Fortunately, SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) goals can help all project managers create ...

Let’s be honest. SMART goals—those specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-based targets that every financial advisor swears by—aren’t working for most of us. For 2025, I’m suggesting ...

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 ...