A career goals essay is a critical tool for students and professionals alike as it provides a structured space to articulate their ambitions, plans, and the steps they intend to take to achieve their ...

I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. When New Year's Day arrived, I didn't dream of achieving unrealistic changes to habits and behaviors. Instead, I thought through realistic goals. Then I ...

There are generally two times of the year that writers set goals: New Year’s and NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). But if you really want to be successful, you should constantly set new ...

Most people are familiar with the notion of setting goals. It’s a popular topic in self-help books, motivational speeches and social media. Yet, there’s an unspoken truth — many are actually afraid to ...

The practice of writing down goals has long been associated with higher achievement rates. While everyone has aspirations, those who take the time to document their objectives often find greater ...

Learn about S.M.A.R.T. goals and how your SMB can benefit from them.

There are generally two times of the year that writers set goals: New Year’s and NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). But if you really want to be successful, you should constantly set new ...

At the start of a new year, many people set goals to work toward. We asked our staff at the HCWE and our writing consultants what strategies they use to work toward their writing goals. Our aim in ...

Award-winning educator Valerie Bolling has written a book about setting writing goals to make the writing process more accessible for students and more manageable for teachers. In addition to her ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you have big ...