Chances are you’ve heard of a SMART goal. The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related, and it’s been around since consultant and former corporate planning ...

When it comes to creating a training plan, many experts and coaches create goals that are defined as SMART—which stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based. However, a ...

When it comes to fitness, or any kind of personal growth, motivation can come and go. Some days you’re ready to take on the world, and other days, just making it to the gym feels like a win. What ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If you have big ...

January is a time for new beginnings and new goals. The truth is goal setting has become a lost art that’s seldom taught at home, in school, or in the workplace. Companies are quick to ask employees ...

Spontaneity is freeing, and we could all use more unstructured time in our over-scheduled lives—just maybe not in the gym. When it comes to your health and fitness, if you really want to see results, ...

Goals are the backbone of good financial planning, which is why we so often talk about helping clients make the most of them. Identifying SMART goals (that is, goals that are specific, measurable, ...

Set effective employee performance goals using MBO and continuous feedback. Top HR software includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, GoCo, and monday.com for tracking.

As a professional, in order to grow, you have to set goals to help you move from one point in your career to the next. However, setting goals isn’t always easy. In many cases, you might know what you ...