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Notes:
--This suggests that it is important for older adults to set, plan, and achieve concrete and realistic personal goals. [Isnít this important for other age groups as well!?]
--However, we should exercise caution not to overstate what we know: The relationship between goals and well-being may be bi-directional: a strong goal orientation may influence one's sense of well-being, but it is also likely that having a positive sense of personal well-being can lead to more long-term planning.