Starting a business doing what you love, losing a lot of weight, quitting smoking, completing a triathlon -- these are all lofty aspirations. The standard wisdom for achieving any of them is to set a ...

Long-term success in goal achievement involves intrinsic motivation and seeing goals as identity changes, not just arbitrary targets. The SHAPING goal-setting system offers a framework focusing on ...

Success in any area, including performance management depends on designing an effective goal-setting strategy. By developing a clear picture of exactly what you hope to accomplish and determining what ...

Deciding you want to save money for an emergency fund, retirement, or just for fun is great. Having a plan to get there is an entirely different thing. Use the SMART method to bridge the gap. As ...

Shatoria Smith was tired of the $5,000 in credit card debt she felt was blocking her from reaching her financial goals. She couldn’t see an easy path to being debt-free, so she drew herself a map by ...

Chances are you’ve heard of a SMART goal. The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related, and it’s been around since consultant and former corporate planning ...

If you’re aiming to lose some weight and create a healthier lifestyle, the temptation can be to set ambitious goals and hit the ground running. Cutting down to 1200 calories and planning hours of ...

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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 ...

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