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Motivation & Goals

In this category, you will find all our science-based articles on motivation, self-determination theory, goal-setting and modalities like motivational interviewing.

Intrinsic Coaching: What Is It and How to Apply It?

In coaching, there is something called the coach’s stand. Coaches start working with clients with the notion that the client “has all that she needs [...]

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15 Best Goal Setting Books to Read

Most people live their lives drifting from one day to the next. Their goals change but are rarely sought after with vision and purpose. What [...]

The Importance, Benefits, and Value of Goal Setting

How often do you set goals? How often do you revisit your list? We all know that setting goals is important, but we often don’t [...]

47 Goal Setting Exercises, Tools, & Games (Incl. PDF Worksheets)

How many times have you approached the start of a new year with a list of positive goals you want to achieve, only to feel [...]

How to Set and Achieve Life Goals The Right Way

Goal-setting theory draws on the concept that our conscious ideas guide our actions (Locke, 1968). So, can we take this premise and apply it to [...]

The Science & Psychology Of Goal-Setting 101

Imagine yourself going to work aimlessly every day, talking to others without a reason, working out just because you have to, and not having any [...]

42 Goal Setting Activities for Students & Kids (+ PDF)

Do you remember when you learned how to set goals? If you have trouble answering that question, you’re not alone! Most of us don’t spend [...]

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What is Locke’s Goal Setting Theory of Motivation?

Do you often find yourself struggling to change your habits, regardless of how willing you are to set objectives? If your goals rarely reach fruition, [...]

What is Goal Setting and How to Do it Well

Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want? Perhaps you know exactly what you want to [...]

Self-Motivation Explained + 100 Ways To Motivate Yourself

The best kind of motivation is self-motivation. To demonstrate this point, let’s consider two scenarios you’ve likely experienced: You have something you have to do. [...]

3 Goal Achievement Exercises Pack