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Goal-Getters
Help Your Kids Reach Their Dreams
By Beverly K. Bachel
7. Visualize success. Minds produce what they dwell on. If your kids see themselves reaching their goals with ease, they'll be far more likely to succeed. Ask your kids questions at dinner or while carpooling to get them talking about their goals.
8. Set "anti-deadlines." These are the opposite of rewards. Have your kids tell themselves, "If I don't do it by 5 p.m. I can't go out with my friends tonight."
9. Ask for help. Let your kids know they don't have to do it alone. Believe it or not, people in their lives (family, friends, teachers, coaches) will want to help in whatever ways they can. Do your part to help, as well. Offer to introduce them to a role model or take them on a field trip to learn more about a career in which they're interested.
10. Be a role model. Incorporate goal setting in your daily life. Talk to your kids about your goals and the steps you take to accomplish them. If your kids see you following through on your commitments, they'll be more likely to do the same.
To get your kids thinking – and talking – about goals, try these conversation starters:
- What matters to you more than anything else?
- Which of your dreams gets you really inspired?
