The first step in moving towards better health is to identify what you wish to achieve. In other words, you have to set a goal for the behaviours you want to adopt. Effective goals share 5 ...

“A goal should include criteria to track your progress and success. Measuring progress keeps you motivated and lets you know when you’ve achieved your goal,“ Johns said. ”Example, ‘I will train three ...

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Key Takeaways New Year’s resolutions can be effective when they tap into that fresh-start feeling ...

But within weeks, the excitement fades. Goals feel overwhelming, guilt sets in, and many people begin labeling themselves as failures. According to Toni Stephens, MSW, LCSW, and program therapist at ...

PORTAGE — While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goal-setting is a fruitless endeavor, says physical therapist Mary Rose ...

Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and ...

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, ...

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 ...