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Goals can provide purpose and inspiration, but often undermine the life we truly want to live. We can instead envision the way of life we want.

Isn't it exciting when a new year rolls around? It's like life hands us a crisp, clean page and says, "Go on, girlfriend. Write your own story." Suddenly, New Year's resolutions aren't just a good ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — As the end of 2025 approaches, a viral TikTok trend is helping people achieve their wellness goals: “The Great Lock In” encourages participants to finish the year strong by fully ...

Across the United States, milestones that once defined a secure, middle‑class life are slipping out of reach, especially for younger adults. From buying a home to starting a family, the numbers show ...

The pandemic has put pressure on our high-achieving, hustle-culture society, and that pressure is exposing the cracks. More people than ever before are quitting their jobs, and 4 out of 5 workers say ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Most American teenagers say it is important to them to graduate from college, with girls especially describing it as a key step for accomplishing their life goals, according to a new ...

PHOENIX — Most American teenagers say it is important to them to graduate from college, with girls especially describing it as a key step for accomplishing their life goals, according to a new poll.