Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

As we head into the new year, many people are setting goals. But how many of those goals will actually be realized? A 2023 Forbes Health survey uncovered some insights into that question. Specifically ...

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After years of saying yes to every request, your reputation may be working against you. Here's how to set boundaries, protect your time and reclaim your life.

Whether its our careers, health or relationships, we often set the bar too high and end up feeling disappointed when it doesn’t work out. Try this new way of thinking … and you may just see some real ...

When Caroline Adams Miller learned about the science of goal setting, her professional and personal life changed forever. It was 2005, and Adams Miller was a student at the University of Pennsylvania ...

When I worked on the shop floor, my supervisor asked if I wanted to spend time in production control developing a better way to improve workflow throughout the department. I wanted to move into ...

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