"Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, adolescents spend significant time contemplating these types of questions about their life goals. A new study from the University ...

A pioneer in her industry, coaching leaders since 2000, Sara Ellis Conant is Co-Founder & CEO of a)plan coaching. Setting goals is one of the most powerful tools for realizing your dreams in any area ...

Graduating from college is a significant milestone in a young adult’s life. It’s a time of excitement, new opportunities, and, often, uncertainty. As a parent or guardian, helping your graduating ...

Over the past few decades, goal-setting has become a science—and sometimes, a cliché. Latham and Locke, among others, suggest that goals should be not only specific but also difficult, because ...

Tom wants to make partner in his law firm or become a district manager. Allie wants to move out of her apartment and have a house of her own. Setting goals—taking charge of your life. Good idea, right ...

Goal setting and pursuit, both of which are linked to mental health and future success, involve the capacity for future-oriented thinking. Another way to use this capacity is by engaging in mental ...

When families work together toward goals, everyone benefits: communication improves, trust grows, and family members start to feel more connected and valued. It’s easy to feel like everyone in the ...

Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...

Life is simple until it’s complicated deliberately. Daily experiences can be tough if you let the tiny details you can’t control take over your life. The question isn’t whether you should or shouldn’t ...