No one wants to spin their wheels like a hamster going nowhere. So take some time now to save yourself time later! Figure out what your teen values in their life, and set actionable goals together!

3 Steps to help your teen set actionable goals:

1. Spend some time with a blank piece of paper in front of you, and set a timer for 5 minutes. What do you want to accomplish this semester? Write down everything that comes to mind.
2. Take a break, then come back and look at your list. Do you have any repeating statements? What can be grouped together?
   • For example, you may have several sports goals, school goals, etc.
3. Turn these into actionable goals.
   • You can’t control winning state in cross country. However, you CAN dedicate yourself to putting in the work to train well. You may make a goal such as: I will train 6 days per week.

I promise, you will not regret taking the time to help your teen set actionable goals!