Google "goals" and you'll find a million motivational quotes. However, to reach a goal one must know what goal they are reaching for-
If you don't know where you are going, how will you ever get there?
Middle school is a great time to learn about
perseverance. Help yourself (or your student) set a goal by being S.M.A.R.T. about it pushing through each obstacle.
Specific: state exactly what you want to accomplish (who, what, where & why)
Measurable: how will you demonstrate and evaluate the extent to which the goal has been met?
Attainable: stretch yourself to try harder, but also set realistic goals for the time-frame you're in.
Relevant: how does the goal tie into your key responsibilities (typically school or activities for middle schoolers)?
Time- Bound: set 1 or more target dates, the "by when" to guide your goal to a successful and timely completion (include deadlines, dates and frequency).
Set your goal, make a plan, get to work, stick to it and REACH IT!
Common mistakes in setting goals-
either too big, not specific enough, too many or not written down.
The more your student gets used to setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, the more likely they are to succeed in reaching them!
