We are often presented with the idea that we should dream big. “Shoot for the stars!” and other celestial-themed sayings (e.g., “The sky is the limit!”) are prominent in our culture’s inspirational ...

The achievement goal framework examines how students’ objectives shape motivation, engagement and performance in educational contexts. Goals represent the underlying reasons why learners approach or ...

All this week and into next, Australian Year 12 students are receiving their final results. As an educational psychologist, I know this is a momentous time for many students, as their schooling and ...

Each component of a SMART goal is designed to ensure that you have the proper framework to accomplish an objective. Instead of making open-ended wishes for the future, you make a purposeful plan. For ...

At some point, many of us will take on a goal where the odds of success aren't great. Everyone starts with high motivation, but completion is low. Think: selective careers like becoming a doctor or ...