You probably know that setting goals is an essential part of any fitness or lifestyle change. Unfortunately, many people who set goals fail to achieve them. It’s not enough to just decide on a goal, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study suggests questioning doubts about whether an important life goal can be achieved can actually strengthen a person's ...

Accomplishing significant goals can be transformative, not only in terms of the tangible outcomes but also in how we perceive ourselves. Whether it's completing a book (woo hoo!), reaching an academic ...

Here’s a counterintuitive idea backed by new psychology research: When you’re stuck doubting whether you can achieve an important goal, the way forward may not be to build confidence. Instead, it may ...

Last month, I wrote about reflecting on and evolving our identity, and how valuable an activity it is at any age. We discussed how to identify some of our patterns of interests, values, behaviors, and ...

Another goal category that’s within your control is the “process” goal, or focusing on a standardized routine that will help lead to the results you want. For example, I’m a big advocate of daily and ...