Monday, January 19, 2009

Goal Setting: Thinking about obstacles is hard but important | Psychology Today Blogs

Thinking about obstacles is hard but important Psychology Today Blogs

By Art Markman, Ph.D. on January 18, 2009 in Ulterior Motives

Abstract:

Why do we so often fail (with our goals)? New Year's resolutions fade, until the following December, when we can make them again. After an initial honeymoon period, we seem to become disillusioned with our elected leaders.

One thread that binds these cases together is that we tend to avoid thinking about negative things when we plan for the future.


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This posting was made my Jim Jacobs, President & CEO of Jacobs Executive Advisors. Jim also serves as Leader of Jacobs Advisors' Insurance Practice.

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