Goal setting

Most people think motivation is about willpower, discipline, or inspiration. But the real driver of sustained motivation is far more biological and far more practical. By understanding how dopamine...

Every January, millions of people decide they’re finally going to change their lives. They commit to better habits, new goals, new standards, new promises, and by March, 92% of them have already stopped.

When we think about dreams, we tend to view them as a means to reach a goal or achieve a type of success, but we rarely consider them a mission. We may even call the dreams we have for ourselves...

When I first began working with startups and mentoring young people nearly two decades ago, I realized that one of the biggest hurdles they face when setting goals is clearly defining what they want to...

In our modern society, we are busy. In fact, this has become a favourite phrase, “I’m just so busy,” as if it were a badge of validation that one has somewhere to be. We use this to excuse ourselves from everything...

As a business owner, you work hard to create an environment that feels inviting to customers. But have you considered that the very features that make your property welcoming to them can also, sometimes...

Ever feel like you’ve been hustling your whole life, climbing ladders, checking boxes, pushing through, and then one day you look around and think, Wait a minute, is this even the ladder I wanted...

Many people focus on setting goals, creating plans, and taking action. But one powerful tool often overlooked is visualization. The practice of using mental imagery to picture yourself achieving your...

Setting effective goals isn’t just about being specific or measurable, it’s about making them trackable. In this fourth part of Dean Page’s life coaching series on S.M.A.R.T. goals, discover why monitoring...

Setting goals isn’t just about aiming high, it’s about finding the balance between challenge and possibility. In this third part of the S.M.A.R.T. Goals series, Certified Life Coach Dean Page...

In this second part of the series on setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, certified life coach Dean Page delves into the importance of specificity and measurability in goal-setting. By providing practical examples...

If your calendar is full but your soul feels empty, this is your sign. Burnout isn’t just about feeling exhausted and overwhelmed; it’s also information. What if burnout were a compass pointing you somewhere...

Picture us at our usual coffee shop spot, you’ve got your latte, I’ve got my herbal tea, and we’re tucked into a corner booth where the light is just right for a good, honest conversation.

Most people believe motivation only comes from chasing a big goal like running a marathon, losing 20 pounds, or hitting a personal record at the gym. But here’s the truth… motivation will come and go.

Sounds odd. How can a goal be the exact thing that is getting in the way of your success? After all, it is what you are working towards achieving. We see it all over social media: ‘I help people...

Achieving goals starts from within, and the experience is experienced from the outside. Creating a goal is an internal activity, and building your goal is an external activity. What does your internal...