How to Teach Your Kids Not to Give Up
Help your children meet their goals with these motivation tools.
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You Will Need
- Paper
- A pen or pencil
- Determination
- A positive attitude
- Tape
Steps
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Step 1
Write goals down
Discuss your kids' goals with them and write the goals on a piece of paper. Be specific, and think big while being realistic.
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Rewrite the goals often to keep them focused and motivated.
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Step 2
Speak their goal
Have your kids say their goals and achievements out loud every morning. Repeating them will make them stick and will help chart progress.
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Step 3
Break down the goals
Break the goals down into steps. Make each step a sub-goal, leading to the achievement of their final goal.
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Celebrate each small step achieved toward the larger goal with a reward.
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Step 4
Learn from experience
Look at any slip-ups as learning experiences. Slipping is expected and should be taken in stride.
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Step 5
Visualize goal
Teach your kids to visualize themselves achieving their goals.
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Step 6
Share goal with others
Encourage kids to share their goals with family and friends to keep them motivated. Schedule time with other kids with similar goals.
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Step 7
Inspire
Inspire your kids by reading them others' success stories or sharing your own.
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Did you know? You can build confidence in your child by letting them make their own choices and encouraging their curiosity.
