There is a seemingly endless amount of research on how to set and accomplish goals — visualize, loop in friends, record milestones. Do all this and, in theory, you'll improve your life. Some goals ...

People have intrinsic motivators (the level of enjoyment of the activities related to the goal). Research suggests that ...

Goal setting is a huge part of being strategic. It’s the foundation of saving money, determining your financial health, and motivating yourself to go after what you want. But we don’t often think ...

Researchers analyzed the patterns of people's commitment to various kinds of goals. Four broad dimensions of goals emerged: Prominence, Inclusiveness, Negativity-prevention, and Tradition. People who ...

Somewhere between one and many is the right number of goals for you. Here are four questions to help you determine your number. The gyms are full. Your phone is loaded up with motivational podcasts.

Goals are important for kids and adults alike because they’re motivational. If we know where we want to go, we can find a path. But not all goals have the same impact on our emotional health.

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Goals are a powerful tool to help companies drive performance with their employees. For this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. It’s goal-setting season for companies and individuals alike, but ...