This was meant to be a big year for me. I planned to run a marathon, gain a diploma in Spanish and begin work on my next book – all while growing my social media following to promote my journalism.

Will the object or position you fancy actually make you happier? Wasted effort and disappointment can happen when we confuse goals with motives and means with ends. This happens more often than it ...

How to live a good life At a time of year when many of us are reflecting on our lives and setting goals, we look at the research into what makes for a good life – and share some advice on how to get ...

Tom wants to make partner in his law firm or become a district manager. Allie wants to move out of her apartment and have a house of her own. Setting goals—taking charge of your life. Good idea, right ...