Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

With every approaching January, people think about what changes they want to make and feel a renewed sense of commitment. The problem is, most people set goals that won't be as appealing as the months ...

Three in ten Americans report making at least one New Year’s resolution/goal, with half of this group making more than one. This is according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey of 5,140 adults ...