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Goal Setting

How to Turn Vague Wishes into SMART Goals

How to Turn Vague Wishes into SMART Goals

"I want to get healthier." "I should be more productive." "I need to work on my career." If your goals sound like this, you're not alone. Most people start with good intentions; but vague, undefined wishes rarely turn into real results. Research

New Year’s Vision Boards That Actually Work (Because They’re Backed by Systems, Not Just Vibes)

New Year’s Vision Boards That Actually Work (Because They’re Backed by Systems, Not Just Vibes)

Vision boards are everywhere in December and January. You cut out photos of your “dream life,” pin them to a board, prop it against a wall…and then, a few weeks later, you’re back in the same routines, with a pretty collage silently judging you from the corner. It’

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works in 2026)

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works in 2026)

Every January, hope spikes. A recent 2026 YouGov poll found that about 31% of Americans plan to make a New Year’s resolution or set a goal for the year, with adults under 45 almost twice as likely as older adults to jump in (43% vs. 21%). The most common

New Year's Resolutions 2026: Why They Fail and How to Make Yours Stick

New Year's Resolutions 2026: Why They Fail and How to Make Yours Stick

Every January 1st, the ritual repeats. For 2026, new polling shows that about 31% of Americans plan to make a New Year’s resolution or set a goal for the year. Adults under 45 are roughly twice as likely as those over 45 to commit to resolutions (around 43% vs.

Goal-Setting for Busy People: Tiny Plans That Still Move You Forward

Goal-Setting for Busy People: Tiny Plans That Still Move You Forward

If you’re already stretched thin, “goal-setting” can sound like one more thing you’re failing at. You might want to get fitter, switch careers, write, create, or simply feel more in control of your days; but between work, family, mental load, and sheer tiredness, big goal-planning sessions don’t

Why Most Goal-Setting Fails (And How to Make Your Goals Stick)

Why Most Goal-Setting Fails (And How to Make Your Goals Stick)

If you’ve ever set a goal, felt a burst of motivation, and then watched it quietly disappear a few weeks later, you’re not alone. Most goal-setting fails—not because people are lazy or “undisciplined,” but because the way we set goals often works against how human brains and

Quarterly Goals: How to Plan Your Next 90 Days Without Burning Out

Quarterly Goals: How to Plan Your Next 90 Days Without Burning Out

A year is a long time. When you set yearly goals, it’s easy to feel motivated in January and completely disconnected from them by March. Life changes, priorities shift, emergencies happen, and “this year I will…” quietly turns into “maybe next year.” That’s why quarterly goals (planning in