I'm a sucker for visualizations and vision boards. I've often chanted affirmations to psych myself up and scribbled letters to my future self. As a writer, words are how I call into the world what I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Creating goals is part of the journey of seeing them realized. While some people prefer to simply think ...

We all have hopes and dreams, and each person tries to achieve them in their own way. Some may start manifesting or journaling, while others have different methods. This could include creating a ...

Every January, people worldwide make new year’s resolutions and set goals for the next 365 days. These resolutions range from fitness and health ambitions to financial and family aspirations and ...

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.