When we're trying to reach a goal, we lose sight of the fact that we need to make tradeoffs. Goals aren't as simple as a proclamation — they are part of a bigger strategy. If you want your ...

Participants lack commitment or get demotivated because their goals appear too difficult to reach. Setting SMART goals can make that goal seem – and be – more achievable. Targets provide focus ...

Below, I walk through an example of making a SMART exercise goal: Many articles have been written about the utility of SMART goals because the acronym is easy to remember and implement.