Toronto new years
16/12/2012 22:52
The beginning of the New Year is the perfect time to start new goals. There is something about the start of the New Year that makes most people feel refreshed, re-energized, and ready to become their best. If you are interested to know more, take a look at Toronto new years.
Teenagers are no different. They understand they are starting a new year and they know they have an entire year set out before them. What they may not know, is what they want to do with this year.
Teens have a desire to make good choices and for positive outcomes. This is a good time (not that it's ever a bad time) for parents to teach children the importance of self-improvement. It is also a good time to teach teens how their choices can lead them in various directions.
Here are steps to help you approach goal setting with your teen and family...
If possible, sit down with your entire family and ask each individual where they want to be at the end of 2011. This involves professional and personal goals. Make sure everyone has a pen and paper so they can write down a goal or two maximum (for teens) in each category:
1. Ask everyone involved to write what they would like to achieve in the following 6 categories (give 20 minutes for this activity):
Social: What do you want to accomplish socially? More nights out with friends? Meet new people? Join social groups?
Spiritual: Where do you need to expand with respect to your spiritual journey? Strengthen your relationship with God? Become more self-aware?
Physical: How do you wish to treat your body this year? More exercise and sleep? Healthier food and less toxic substances?
Intellectual: Do you get enough intellectual stimulation? Perhaps more Sudoku puzzles or crosswords? Maybe something more intense like joining a community debate group?
Emotional: Where are you on an emotional level? What can you do to bring yourself into balance?
Career/Financial/ Academic: What would you like to accomplish professionally this year? More money? A new job/career? Better attitude and effort at work? Networking?
I encourage you and your family to set goals within each of the 6 categories. They are all important for a well-balanced life and will meet your psychological needs. I also suggest you encourage everyone to think of their own goals and not to write down goals that others want for them.
2. Ask every member to share what their goals are. Keeping one's goals a secret means -œI don't want to tell you in case I don't achieve it.- Verbalizing goals will strengthen everyone's commitment. For more info, visit this link.