Achieving goals one step at a time 

In some Hispanic and Caribbean countries, during New Year’s Eve you will find a plate with 12 grapes exactly, each representing a month of the year. When the bell strikes at midnight, people will eat the grapes and make a wish or think of a resolution for every grape they eat. This tradition inspired us to explore the best ways to achieve goals—not just new year resolutions, but also professional and personal goals. Because as great as it’d be, eating grapes to wish our goals into reality is not enough to make them happen. 

While January is almost over, it is never too late to start working for your goals and wishes! From proven techniques to achieve goals to ways of dealing with obstacles, this selection of articles and videos will offer some guidance into the first steps to turn your goals into a reality. 

7 tips to achieve your goals Are you setting goals for new year resolutions? We're here to help you set goals and actually achieve them. Achieving your goals should not be hard. It should be fun.
What Goal-Setting Does to Your Brain and Why It's Spectacularly Effective Goal setting is a scientifically proven way to restructure your brain cells so that you're massively more successful.
How to write SMART goals (with examples) Teams often fall short of meeting their goals due to a lack of consensus on the definition of success. SMART goals use a specific set of criteria to help ensure that objectives are clearly defined and attainable within a certain timeframe. Working through each step of creating a SMART goal can reveal instances where priorities and resources are out of alignment.
Overcoming Obstacles: Practical Tips That Helped Me Achieve My Goals Many of us face obstacles that block our path to success. These might include fear, self-doubt, or external challenges. Regardless of their nature, overcoming these obstacles requires a combination of mindset, planning, and perseverance.

The Preserve: Change Your Life Starting Small 

Making lifestyle changes for the best is a very common new year resolution. Whether you are trying to eat healthier, work out more, make more time for your hobbies, or any other goal for your wellbeing, sometimes it can be discouraging to not see results immediately. For that reason, we’ve delved into the key steps of making lifestyle changes consistently: starting with small steps and celebrating your progress. 

Making lifestyle changes that last Starting small, focusing on one behavior at a time and support from others can help you achieve your exercise or other health-related goals.
How To Change Your Life in Six Months Do you seek change in your life? Maybe things have felt rather... dull or repetitive? Changing your life in six months can seem like a lifetime away. When you think about how long six months feel. However, honing aspects of the way you chase and approach the things you’re trying to get is a good place to start.