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    Setting goals can help teens improve independence, self-esteem, outlook and habits. Goals should be specific, action-oriented, short-term and challenging. There are long-term goals achieved over time and short-term goals achieved soon. An example long-term goal is making honor roll, with short-term sub-goals of taking better notes and staying organized. Setting goals involves connecting them to your talents and values, choosing achievable but challenging goals, and having a plan to accomplish and review progress on goals.

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    Setting goals can help teens improve independence, self-esteem, outlook and habits. Goals should be specific, action-oriented, short-term and challenging. There are long-term goals achieved over time and short-term goals achieved soon. An example long-term goal is making honor roll, with short-term sub-goals of taking better notes and staying organized. Setting goals involves connecting them to your talents and values, choosing achievable but challenging goals, and having a plan to accomplish and review progress on goals.

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    Setting goals can help teens improve independence, self-esteem, outlook and habits. Goals should be specific, action-oriented, short-term and challenging. There are long-term goals achieved over time and short-term goals achieved soon. An example long-term goal is making honor roll, with short-term sub-goals of taking better notes and staying organized. Setting goals involves connecting them to your talents and values, choosing achievable but challenging goals, and having a plan to accomplish and review progress on goals.

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    Setting Goals for Teens

    Do You Want to
    o Improve your independence and sense of personal control? o Develop self-esteem? o Gain a positive outlook on the future? o Decrease unhealthy habits and behaviors?

    o Improve your academic performance and organization? o Develop time-management skills and battle procrastination?

    Then you could benefit from goal setting!

    What Types of Goals Are There?


    o Long-Term goals can be achieved over a long period of time. For example, I want to make honor roll is a long-term goal. o Short-Term goals are smaller and can be fulfilled in the immediate future. For instance, I want to take better notes is a short-term goal.

    o Action-Oriented are within your own power to be reached and do not depend on external factors or people. I want to improve in math is an example of an action-oriented goal. o Outcome-Based goals are not in your power to be reached because they depend on another person or factor. For instance, I want an A in math is outcome-based because the teacher is the one who chooses grades.

    Researchers say achievement improves most when goals are specific, action-oriented, short-term, and challenging.

    How Do You Choose a Goal?


    o Connect your goal with your talents, values, and aspirations. o Your goal should represent an important accomplishment to you. o Choose a goal that you have the power to reach but requires effort. o Tip: If you cannot answer the question "How will you know when you achieve the goal?" then the goal is too vague.

    Studies have found that at-risk students can be helped most by short-term, realistic goals that help confidence and avoid failure.

    How Do You Accomplish Your Goal?


    1. Define the goal. 2. If your goal is long term, set shorter sub-goals that will help you accomplish it. 3. Identify small steps to achieve each sub-goal. 4. Consider the possible obstacles to your goals and brainstorm solutions to each. 5. Take the time to reassess your goal periodically. Be resilient! Modify your goal if necessary.

    Example
    Long-Term Goal: o Make Honor Roll Short-Term Goals: o Take Better Notes Write neatly Compare notes with classmates o Stay Organized Write down assignments on calendar o Improve Study Skills Use notecards Study in a group

    Helpful Links:
    http://youthdevelopment.suite101.com/article.cfm/goal_setting_for_te ens illustrates a step-by-step outline of how to effectively accomplish an objective. http://www.homeschool-by-design.com/how-to-set-goals.html describes the types of goals and how to go about achieving one. Try the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which includes multiple guides exclusively for adolescents, including how to achieve goals.
    Sources:
    Aslado, Tel. How to Overcome Obstacles to Goals. 12 November 2008. Suite101.com. 5 Oct. 2009 <http://personaldevelopment.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_overcome_obstacles_to_goals>. Bruyn, Eddy H. Parenting, Goal Orientations, Classroom Behavior, and School Success in Early Adolescence. 25 July 2003. Elsevier Inc. 7 October 2009. <http://www.sciencedirect.com>. Bruzzese, Joe. "Adolescent Goal Setting Strategies". 20 Oct. 2007. Suite101.com. 1 Oct. 2009 <http://middle-school-life.suite101.com/article.cfm/adolescent_goal_setting_strategies>. Elkind & Sweet Communications, Inc. "Setting and Achieving Goals for Grades 5-9". GoodCharacter.com. 1 October 2009 <http://www.goodcharacter.com/BCBC/Goals.html>. The Gale Group. Setting Goals, Solving Problems, and Seeking Social Support: Developing Adolescents' Abilities Through a Life Skills Program. 22 March 2007. Goliath: Business Knowledge On Demand. 29 Sept. 2009 <http://goliath.ecnext.com>. Massey, Emma K. Adolescent Goal Content and Pursuit. 31 July 2007. Elsevier Inc. 7 October 2009 < http://www.sciencedirect.com>.

    Martino, Louis R. A Goal-Setting Model for Young Adolescent At-Risk Students. 22 May 1993. Middle School Journal. 7 October 2009. <http://www.eric.ed.gov> McClure, Mark. "Goal Setting For Teens - Is It Cool?." 5 Aug. 2007. EzineArticles.com. 1 Oct. 2009 <http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-Teens---Is-it-cool?&id=675238>. Santrock, John W. Adolescence. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.

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