It seems really simple: If you want to achieve something, set a goal and then make specific plans to implement it.
Most of us experience ‘gut feelings’ we can’t explain, such as instantly loving -- or hating -- a new property when we’re house-hunting or the snap judgments we make on meeting new people.
Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again?
You might think that a loving partner helps keep you on track -- say, when you want to stick to your jogging or concentrate on your studies.
I've been working online full time for almost 10 years, since age 19. I've had a lot of failures and a lot of successes. There is no better way to learn how to succeed than to learn from someone who has already done it.
When dreaming is believing: Dreams affect people's judgment, behavior
American entrepreneurs pray more frequently, are more likely to see God as personal, and are more likely to attend services in congregations that encourage business and profit-making, according to a study by Baylor University scholars of business and sociology.
Students, athletes and performing artists are often advised to imagine themselves performing successfully. But is that motivation influenced by what perspective they take when imagining their performance?
Whether it's sports, poker or the high-stakes world of business, there are those who always find a way to win when there's money on the table.
Do peoples’ personalities change after 30?
While these creative or "Aha!" moments often are associated with scientific discoveries and inventions, most people occasionally feel the thrill of insight when a solution that had eluded them suddenly becomes obvious.
When faced with a difficult decision, we try to come up with the best choice by carefully considering all of the options, maybe even resorting to lists and lots of sleepless nights.
Happily ever after isn't a given.
Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.
Computer scientists have shown how crowdfunding websites can use data science to boost cash value of donations. Their research confirms,...
If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.
Communities that stick together and do good for others cope better with crises and are happier for it.
Unlike with short-term finite goals, the unconscious will continue to positively value objects related to the long-term goals, even after a level of success has been achieved.
What truly inspires individuals to perform at their very best?
Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.
When the St Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel?
When we're waiting in line or sitting in a boring meeting, time seems to slow down to a trickle. And when we get caught up in something completely engrossing - a gripping thriller, for example - we may lose sense of time altogether.
Most self-help books on the subject offer tips on how to maximize one’s bliss, but one study suggests that moderate happiness may be preferable to full-fledged elation.
Whether you are a habitual list maker, or you prefer to keep your tasks in your head, everyone pursues their goals in this ever-changing, chaotic environment.
Pride in success can prevent us from taking further action toward our goals. We should not allow our brains to convince us that a failure is a success just so that we can stop trying.
In the not-too-distant past, young people aspired to become lawyers and doctors. Now they yearn to achieve the celebrity of a Mark Zuckerberg or Oprah Winfrey -- and these goals extend to adults as well.
There are a number of factors that influence how well we do in school, including the amount of time we study and our interest in a subject.
Contrary to popular belief, the people who become truly famous, stay famous for decades.
Research suggests that overall happiness in life is more related to how much you are respected and admired by those around you, not to the status that comes from how much money you have stashed in your bank account.
People who like to nap say it helps them focus their minds post a little shut eye. Now, a study may have found evidence to support that notion.