The Behavior Shift Blog

How Big Goals Actually Get Achieved: The science of milestones, momentum, and progress

How Big Goals Actually Get Achieved: The scienc...

Big, life-changing goals are exciting to dream about…but often overwhelming to execute. If you’ve ever looked at a goal and thought, “Where do I even start?” you’re not alone. We’ve...

How Big Goals Actually Get Achieved: The scienc...

Big, life-changing goals are exciting to dream about…but often overwhelming to execute. If you’ve ever looked at a goal and thought, “Where do I even start?” you’re not alone. We’ve...

🎁 The Behavior Shift Holiday Gift Guide

🎁 The Behavior Shift Holiday Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for the go-getters on your list The holidays are coming fast, and if you're shopping for someone who loves personal growth, intentional living, or simply wants...

🎁 The Behavior Shift Holiday Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for the go-getters on your list The holidays are coming fast, and if you're shopping for someone who loves personal growth, intentional living, or simply wants...

Why Big Goals Require Subtraction: The Overlooked Science of Making Space

Why Big Goals Require Subtraction: The Overlook...

We need to subtract before we can add. We tend to treat goal pursuit as an additive exercise. We choose an aspiration and immediately start piling on new habits, new...

Why Big Goals Require Subtraction: The Overlook...

We need to subtract before we can add. We tend to treat goal pursuit as an additive exercise. We choose an aspiration and immediately start piling on new habits, new...

How to Build Goals That Actually Matter: From Core Values to Actionable Plan

How to Build Goals That Actually Matter: From C...

Most of us were never taught how to set meaningful goals. We learned how to make lists, resolutions, and plans — but not how to design the deeper goals that...

How to Build Goals That Actually Matter: From C...

Most of us were never taught how to set meaningful goals. We learned how to make lists, resolutions, and plans — but not how to design the deeper goals that...

How to Set Goals That Align With What You Actually Want

How to Set Goals That Align With What You Actua...

It’s easy to dream, but harder to achieve. One thing that we’ve learned from our work is: meaningful change doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what matters...

How to Set Goals That Align With What You Actua...

It’s easy to dream, but harder to achieve. One thing that we’ve learned from our work is: meaningful change doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what matters...

From Skeptic to Believer - Embracing The Subtle Cues that Shape our Lives

From Skeptic to Believer - Embracing The Subtle...

In 2008, Dr. Gary Latham – a pioneer of goal-setting theory – stared at the results of his newest study in disbelief. They couldn’t be right. They went against everything...

From Skeptic to Believer - Embracing The Subtle...

In 2008, Dr. Gary Latham – a pioneer of goal-setting theory – stared at the results of his newest study in disbelief. They couldn’t be right. They went against everything...