Links to a number of goal setting articles are provided, including goal setting tips for college students. (
http://www.mygoals.com/content/goal-setting-articles.html
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Read about the causes and forms of procrastination, as well as what you can do about procrastination. (
http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/procras.htm
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Learn about the causes of perfectionism, the difference between perfectionism and healthy striving, and strategies for conquering perfectionism. (
http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/Brochures/perfecti.htm
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Many baby boomers are now entering middle age. Read about some of the changes they are experiencing as they become middle-aged. (
http://research.aarp.org/econ/boomer_seg_1.html
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At this website you can evaluate your career interests and see how they link up with your personality traits based on Holland's theory. (
http://career.missouri.edu/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=146
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An excellent web site for learning about trends in occupations and jobs, including which areas are predicted to have the most job openings in coming years. (
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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This web site was created by Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?, and it describes numerous strategies for effectively searching for jobs. (
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/
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A leading journal in the vocational development field. At this website you can check out a sample copy of the journal. (
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/0001-8791
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The web site of the American Association of Retired Persons with extensive information about work and retirement issues in middle-aged and older adults. (
http://www.aarp.org/
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Read about the factors involved in whether individuals retire at different points in their development. (
http://research.aarp.org/econ/9810_retire_1.html
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