WELLNESS TIPS ON HOW TO REACH YOUR GOALS: Put pen to paper. Keeping those big ideas in your head won’t get you where you want to go. Researchers from Dominican University found that people who wrote down their goals were more likely to reach them. “It’s important to include specific details and write them in present tense—even if those goals are still years away,” says Alexa. In other words, write “I have $50,000 in savings,” not “I want to have $50,000 in savings.” And keep it positive: “I live in sunny Los Angeles,” versus “I’ve left a hideously cramped apartment in the Northeast.” Norcross says these types of techniques take you from the “contemplation” stage to the “action” stage of moving toward a goal."