Teaching Teens Goals That Will Encompass True Happiness
Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Personal Growth
Goal setting is something that is very positive for teenagers, especially troubled teens. While adolescent years should be a time where a balance is struck between "being a kid" and figuring out what life is about, the skill of goal setting alone is one that teenagers can take into life for the long term. Goal setting is also a major component of recovery for teenagers who are dealing with various problems in their lives.
Goals, Teens, and True Happiness
Teenagers often struggle with finding answers in life. Adolescence can be confusing, but what it comes down to is that if troubled teens have something to look forward to (such as positive goals that can help them be happy), then the path to success can, day by day, become more and more clear. Knowing which goals are realistic and what the steps are to accomplish them are very powerful tools to have. Too many adults are directionless, not knowing how to set goals and achieve them. If teenagers can learn this early on, their lives can be much easier.
Support your students and their passions. The passions that they have while they are young, if developed and taken to the next level, can lead them to happiness for life. Many people wait too long, allowing their passions to wane and become insignificant in the light of day to day responsibilities. Helping your students understand what they want early on while being flexible enough to change if necessary can mean a lot to their success throughout their entire lives.
