Superachievers Set Approach Goals - Not Avoidance Goals

We all have goals, but at least some of the difference in achieving those goals comes down to how you frame them.

In a study published in PLOS One, the researchers separated participants’ goals into two basic categories:

• Avoidance goals: stopping or preventing an undesired behavior. “Stop ignoring interpersonal issues between employees.” So is “stop putting off important tasks.” So is “stop watching so much TV.” So is anything you want, or wish, to stop doing or do less often.
• Approach goals: adopting a new behavior. “Complete the most important task on my to-do list every day.” So is “Compliment at least one employee every day.” So is “Eat at least one serving of vegetables at lunch and dinner.”

Why does the difference matter? Compared with people who set avoidance goals, people who set approach goals were significantly more likely to stay the course.

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