Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about goal setting, curated daily by BrightWire.
Bestselling author Jesse Itzler shares a simple formula that requires just 11 commitments over 365 days to become more interesting and transform your life. The system is already changing lives for people from teens to entrepreneurs.
When Arizona student Madilyn Davis wrote "become a world record holder" as a summer goal, even her mom laughed. Months later, one lucky fishing cast made it real.
A Gilbert student wrote "become a world record holder" on her sixth-grade goal sheet. Then she actually did it by catching a record-breaking muskie.
Transformation expert Mary Martin reveals what to do when your big project stalls out in the frustrating "messy middle." Her three-part framework helps people find glimmers of progress when confidence fades and giving up feels tempting.
Neuroscience shows that 82% of burned-out workers can't build new habits because their brains are running on empty. The solution isn't more willpower—it's mental wellness.
A creativity expert reveals why breaking massive goals into bite-sized pieces is the secret to actually achieving them. The simple approach helps your brain handle complexity without triggering stress.
Cornell researchers discovered people judge their goal progress by how much fun they're having, not how much time they've invested. The finding could change how we motivate ourselves and others.
Scientists who studied 235 research papers say letting go of unrealistic goals can restore wellbeing and reduce stress. Changing or abandoning dreams isn't failure—it's emotional maturity.