You probably know that setting goals is an essential part of any fitness or lifestyle change. Unfortunately, many people who set goals fail to achieve them. It’s not enough to just decide on a goal, ...

Last month, I wrote about reflecting on and evolving our identity, and how valuable an activity it is at any age. We discussed how to identify some of our patterns of interests, values, behaviors, and ...

Accomplishing significant goals can be transformative, not only in terms of the tangible outcomes but also in how we perceive ourselves. Whether it's completing a book (woo hoo!), reaching an academic ...

The CIO Council's Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management Roadmap and Implementation Guidance provides a common architecture for agencies as they invest in identity programs. The CIO ...

Here’s a counterintuitive idea backed by new psychology research: When you’re stuck doubting whether you can achieve an important goal, the way forward may not be to build confidence. Instead, it may ...

When people question the validity of their doubts — a process called meta-cognitive doubt — it can deepen their commitment to important goals rather than diminish it. Researchers used writing tasks ...

Proximal goals replace big plans with 5-minute next steps; paired with start rituals, the method lowers resistance to hard tasks.

Every New Year begins with a familiar burst of optimism. People resolve to get healthier, change careers, pursue creative passions, or become more confident versions of themselves. But as weeks pass ...