Something that’s often harder than deciding to achieve your goal, and then starting that goal, is actually finishing it! Whether it’s a lack of motivation, or you’re not sure how exactly to go about achieving your goals, it can be easier to put off progress or even quit rather than reach the finish line. HOWEVER. [...]

Success is personal and subjective. What success looks like for you may be very different for your friend. However, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success – no matter what success looks like to you! Use this checklist. See which habits you have and which ones you can develop so [...]

Why is it that some people find it so easy to exercise, eat healthy, and prioritize themselves while so many others struggle? One of those reasons is a difference in mindset. If you view yourself as someone that can’t eat healthy or follow a diet, you’ll find it very challenging to eat well or follow [...]

How well do you know yourself? How do you even answer that question? You may not know yourself as well as you think. One of the best ways to learn about someone else is to ask them questions. So why not get to know yourself the same way? This is especially convenient because you don’t [...]

Feeling discouraged? You've made more progress than you realize. Sometimes it can feel like no matter how hard you work on your goals, your progress isn’t visible. Whether you realize it or not, every day brings you closer to your goals and your dreams. You may feel like you have a long way to go, [...]

Is it beneficial to work on more than one goal? Having more than one goal can help you develop different skills and progress professionally and personally, which can be very rewarding! As we’ve discussed in other 4WRD blogs, numerous studies have found that breaking goals down into specific action plans and smaller goals works when [...]

What are your career goals? Most likely, you want to move up, increase your pay, and have greater responsibilities. Or perhaps you want to get out of your current job and find one that's more rewarding. Whatever your professional goals are, which can also include goals that have been set for you by your supervisor [...]

Do you struggle with reaching your goals? Maintaining focus and continually working on your goals may be part of the reason why it’s so difficult to achieve them. Many of us blame distractions such as work, family, or technology and say that’s the reason why we have a hard time concentrating on our goals. Despite [...]

Goal-setting is one of the best ways to get ahead in life - but only if you're setting your goals effectively! Are you trying for unattainable goals that you aren't really passionate about? Do you quickly give up on your goals? It can be easy to get discouraged, but you don't have to end up [...]