Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alyssa Jaffer is a journalist covering careers, health and lifestyle. Now that 2025 is finally here, you're sure to be asked the ...

Thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to get your finances in order? You might have better luck sticking to it than you’d expect. Despite public perceptions that such resolutions are a waste ...

The calendar flips to January, and the therapy office fills with the familiar refrain of resolutions. Clients share their goals with hopeful determination—"I’m going to lose weight," "I’ll quit my job ...

Traditional goal-setting often fails because it assumes we’re operating from a stable internal state and have sufficient energy, emotional regulation and focus. Instead of setting resolutions, you ...