To-do list got you down? Understanding the psychology of goals can help tick things off – and keep you on track
- Written by Kim M Caudwell, Senior Lecturer - Psychology | Chair, Researchers in Behavioural Addictions, Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD), Charles Darwin University
New Africa/ShutterstockIt feels like we are living in busy times.
According to the OECD Better Life Index, 12.5% of Australians report working at least 50 hours a week, higher than the OECD average. Many Australians are also working more than one job to buffer against cost-of-living pressures.
Psychology has long been interested in our goals...
