Goal setting is essential for building a successful life. However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part of most school curriculums, nor is it taught in most homes. Many parents never learned the techniques of goal setting, and are still struggling with their own. You don't need to know it all. While you develop your own goal-setting skills, you can also be helping and encouraging your children to develop theirs. Goal setting is a life-long skill. It helps your child to focus their unique gifts and talents, it helps to cultivate and strengthening your child's self-worth, and equips them to lead a life full of meaning purpose, and direction, regardless of the professional or personal paths they choose.
Things to consider when setting goals with your kids
CAREER - school grades, skill development, future plan (ambition);
PERSONAL- character development, and personal growth (self-image, sense of responsibility, ability, sefl-esteem), appearance;
HEALTH - exercise, diet, over-all well-being, balance;
COMMUNITY - commitment to serving others (volunteer work);
FINANCIAL - understanding the value of money, earning, saving;
FRIENDS - expanding their circle of friends, choosing friends wisely; HOUSEHOLD - chores, contribution to building home life;
RECREATION - hobbies, relaxation, fun activities (movies, parties, etc.)
Things to remember Expect resistance; Be firm; Look for performance, not perfection; Kids need to see the end before they begin (incentive - what will happen if...); Kids need rewards; Kids need praise.
Results
As kids learn how to set goals and experience the difference goal setting makes in their personal destinies, it will encourage them to take action. They will begin to create lives for themselves that they want and "Dare to live their Dreams!" As your kids become more aware of greater possibilities in their lives, and tap into their respective talents they will develop a stronger sense of self and of their contribution to society.
Success - the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. Failure - Lack of success. When we make mistakes and truly learn from each respective lesson these corrections are directly correlated to our eventual and inevitable success.
About The Author
Cecile Peterkin is a trained Career/Life Coach and speaker whose work centers primarily on middle managers and their various challenges. She also works with individuals who are ready to move forward, take action, achieve goals and experience overall life improvement, both in personal and in career.
Cosmic Coaching Centre
416-486-5000
Rolling Meadows Cadillac Escalade rental .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareWould you hand a child calculus problems once she was... Read More
Recently, a parent came to me, conflicted over whether to... Read More
Many research studies have shown the overall effectiveness of stimulant... Read More
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will... Read More
Not Letting Them Think.We all implicitly know that anything questioning... Read More
1. Diapers (5 -7 is a fairly safe supply)2. Wipes3.... Read More
There are some grounds to assume that a cognitive dissonance... Read More
Sometimes a change of perspective can make a huge difference... Read More
Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More
There are many useful jogger stroller accessories out on the... Read More
Successful families don't just happen. They take time, talent and... Read More
There is no doubt that mothers play an all-important leading... Read More
There are so many learning labels floating around these days... Read More
Nurture and TeachThe single most important thing caregivers can do... Read More
According to a September 2004 study by the RAND Corporation,... Read More
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
In dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders, its all... Read More
How on earth can you help your family cope with... Read More
Q. How do we decide what our teens should be... Read More
Child support is defined as that part of your income... Read More
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary... Read More
Puberty can be a difficult time for children. Not quite... Read More
What's in a name? Er?well, everything, really! Of course your... Read More
1. Tell me something you like about yourself? Help your... Read More
An address given by Rev. David B. Smith... Read More
Des Moines rental limo ..Here's a scene: A parent "might suddenly grab a happliy... Read More
Advocate: you've probably heard the term before. But what does... Read More
(Isaiah 11:6 KJV) The wolf also shall dwell with the... Read More
Saying no to our children is not always easy or... Read More
Be aware. You may become totally overwhelmed when you get... Read More
The hot new reality TV show "Nanny 911" has been... Read More
Having been a parent educator and a PBS consultant for... Read More
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much... Read More
Ask any teacher or adolescent counselor what the most disturbing... Read More
Looking back through my files I've come across several great... Read More
Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your... Read More
If you spend any time in the parenting section of... Read More
When my firstborn arrived into this serene and peaceful household,... Read More
There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals... Read More
Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a... Read More
It's been said, time and again, that for a child... Read More
Former students would probably attest to the fact that few... Read More
Nurture and TeachThe single most important thing caregivers can do... Read More
If you are a parent, then more than likely you... Read More
Q. I need your help with a question about my... Read More
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus... Read More
Successful parents have learned to be both firm and kind... Read More
Because most teens have not had the experience of getting... Read More
Many parenting books advise against eating out with young children.... Read More
Parenting |