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 ...

New Year’s is just around the corner, which means many people are working on their New Year’s resolutions. But how do you set good goals for the new year — and then stick to those goals? If you are ...

Your 20s are an exciting time full of new opportunities, whether it's starting your first job, getting married or gaining new independence. While it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of new ...

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 ...

We are approaching the end of January 2025. Two things typically happen at this time of year. First, hearing the words “Happy New Year!” this late in the year starts to feel irritating and annoying ...

In a sport that comes down to mile splits and average paces, time-based goals are the obvious choice. But running is about so ...

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 ...

With 2025 now underway, startup founders are reflecting on their resolutions for the year ahead — but the way founders approach goal-setting can be the deciding factor between success and failure.

With a new year comes new plans and new responsibilities and, if you're going to keep all of those on track, some new spending and saving habits, too. While reassessing your finances "may not seem as ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

When gearing up for your first half marathon, there’s a lot to think about—from upcoming workouts to travel plans for race day. Some of the details to mull over are less than glamorous (see: figuring ...