Ever set a goal with the best intentions, only to find yourself losing steam a few weeks in? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too – staring at a half-finished to-do list, wondering where my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. SMART goals aren’t making your employees better—they’re making them ...

If you're going to set SMART Goals, you deserve to know the truth about their limitations. Every company in existence has set its share of SMART goals (the SMART acronym most commonly defined as ...

Many couples set relationship-related goals to strengthen their bond. As change happens gradually and sometimes imperceptibly, pursuing a long-term, overarching relationship goal can seem daunting, ...

It’s no secret that change is flying at us from just about every direction. Life as we knew back in 2019 changed quite literally overnight. Now, nearly two and a half years later, we’re still strapped ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you have big ...

One of the curious disparities among people reporting a desire for a better life is the small percentage who set actual goals to make their lives better. This disparity is difficult to understand ...

Business goals provide direction for your company and can motivate your team to reach milestones. Learn about the goal-setting process and types of goals.

A goal is only as useful as the thoughtfulness of creating it. Like many overused marketing terms and cliches, a “goal” can become an overbearing or meaningless word or purposeless objective.