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Breaking down big goals
Breaking down big goals can help you achieve great things. This involves careful reflection, targeted action and positive support processes. Here is…
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Regrets, strengths and setting career goals
A reflection on a career in law and leadership and the necessity of setting career goals aligned with values and strengths if you want to avoid regrets
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Setting goals that are hard to reach
6 core strategies for success
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The powerful impact of habits on goal achievement
Habits shape the very core of our daily existence, subtly steering us towards our personal and professional milestones.
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The power of goal commitment for achieving peak performance
Embracing goal commitment is pivotal to realising the zenith of your performance, be it in your personal or professional life.
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How goals work: 14 key research based findings
Goals are the invisible forces that drive our actions, shape our achievements, and influence our motivation.
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20 different types of goals for more powerful goal-setting
When it comes to goals, goal theory and goal setting, most people know the SMART goal framework – goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable…
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11 ways to break through the obstacles that stop you reaching your goals
Overcoming obstacles to achieve goals is a fundamental aspect of performance, personal growth and change.
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Introduction to goal theory: Insights into effective goal setting
Goal theory is a fundamental aspect of psychology, particularly when it comes to understanding motivation and the mechanics behind successful goal…
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Mastery goals: how they motivate and drive performance
What are mastery goals?
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The difference between purpose and goal: understanding key distinctions
When considering how to further your development, for example by setting goals for yourself, understanding the difference between purpose and goal is…
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Task planning and implementation intentions: how to get anything done
Even if you love your work, it’s likely that you don’t love some of the things you have to do on a regular basis.
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