This past fall I ran a 200 mile relay with 11 friends. Due to some injuries to other runners on our team I had to run a longer leg than I had originally planned. It ended up being over 9 miles. My ...

Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

Lead Up, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, empowers students to discover their passions and develop their talents. However, the road to success isn’t always an easy one, especially when students are ...

What factors influence our success in reaching goals? Does setting a more ambitious goal generate self-confidence? Or does your confidence help determine your goal? Chicago Booth’s Avner ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jess Cording is a dietitian and health coach who covers wellness. How many times have you set a goal because you felt it was the ...

If you want to have a great year, you’ll boost your likelihood of success by setting goals. And using goal setting theory, specifically, is the best way to ensure you achieve all that you aspire to.

Spontaneity is freeing, and we could all use more unstructured time in our over-scheduled lives—just maybe not in the gym. When it comes to your health and fitness, if you really want to see results, ...