Setting and Achieving GOALS

Be Your Own Coach:

1. Pick a main goal and plan on how to get there. Reaching a big goal involves many smaller goals along the way.

2. Make your goals as specific as possible. It’s easier to measure your success when your goal is “to receive a 95 or higher on a math quiz,” rather than “to do better in math.”

3. Write down your goals. Think of it as a contract with yourself.

4. Check up on yourself. Look at your goals daily and note your progress.

5. Learn to recover. Everyone makes mistakes, has breakdowns, and loses track of their goals from time to time. It’s important to recover and continue working toward your goals.

Motivation can be just as difficult for adults as it is for you. Just ask your parents! When you want to get better grades, get in shape for the prom or improve your soccer skills, staying motivated is key. Learning these motivational skills can help you achieve your goals throughout life.