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From: The New York Times

So You Reached Your Goal. Now What?

Goal setting is part of how we demarcate time, said Dr. Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of “How to Change.”

It’s normal to feel a bit lost after reaching a goal, especially one you’ve been working toward for a long time, said Dr. Emily Balcetis, an associate professor of psychology at New York University.

It’s also important to ask yourself what drove you to set a particular goal, said Dr. Elliot Berkman, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon. If your ambitions are rooted in your values, there’s a greater chance you’ll stay motivated, he added.

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