Life goals are the desired states that people seek to obtain, maintain or avoid (Nair, 2003). Our lives include many different pieces so life goals can include relationship goals, career goals, ...

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 ...

Though life goals change over time, a study of teen goals indicates that goals of education and high prestige can drive success. "Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, ...

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As a professional, in order to grow, you have to set goals to help you move from one point in your career to the next. However, setting goals isn’t always easy. In many cases, you might know what you ...

In an earlier post on values and personality, I explained why values could be considered a type of personality trait. Personality traits are typically defined as "consistent patterns of thoughts, ...

Setting career goals with examples is essential for ambitious professionals to achieve a six-figure salary or beyond. Defining your goals helps create a roadmap for your career trajectory, giving you ...