To reach your goals, focus on the efforts required rather than the rewards
Contrary to the typical “eyes on the prize” approach to achieving your goals, a groundbreaking new study suggests that when setting them, you need to focus on the efforts required — not the rewards. There are two stages when it comes to reaching a goal: First comes choosing the goal — a Read More...
When it comes to achievement, giving advice benefits the giver most
Getting advice from others can provide valuable insights and perspective when we are struggling to achieve our goals, but it turns out giving advice can be beneficial as well. The key factor is motivation. Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, Read More...