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4 Steps to Inspiring Your Children to Succeed
Motivation is not only important for
adults, but also for children. What they
learn as children will have an enormous
impact on the rest of their lives.
To teach them about motivation and
goals at an early age will give
them the necessary tools for a
happy and prosperous future.
1. TALK WITH THEM
Notice the title is not Talk 'To' Them.
When dealing with this subject, let
them do some of the talking. They
may surprise you as they try to come
up with concepts and ideas all on
their own.
Many children do not understand the
importance of goal setting and
having a positive attitude. Simply sitting
down with your children and talking
with them about this subject will help them to
understand why they need motivation
and goals in their lives.
When speaking with your kids, remember
they are only kids. The ideas you use
must be a little less complex and
a little more fun than usual. The
next tip will help you to make goals
more fun for you and your children.
2. MAKE IT A GAME
The great thing about goals is that
they are a game. People, especially
children, love to play games. When you
find out what you want, try to make
a game out of it.
For example, if you want your children
to excel in school, you could set up
a chart on the fridge. Begin by
having your child set goals for the
upcoming report card. You may have
to help them at this stage. You can
make sure that their goals are attainable
and challenging.
Each time they bring home their grades,
you could chart their progress on the fridge. Because
their grade goals are on the chart, they
will be able to see how they are doing
compared to their stated goals. If they
are below their goal, it will help to
motivate them to work a little harder.
If they meet or exceed their goal, they
will be excited and happy about their
accomplishments.
Some parents believe giving money for
grades is a good system. I think this
system may be a little more useful
for both you and your children.
3. LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Your kids learn the most from you. If
you would like to see certain traits
in your children, then lead by example.
If you would like them to be motivated
and excited about things, do the same.
If you would like your children to
use goals, you too should use goals
in your daily life.
When they see you doing what you are
teaching, your lessons will sink in.
If you say one thing and do another,
your children will have a very hard
time believing in the importance
of what you teach.
4. GIVE THEM FEEDBACK
When you have a goal or deadline at
work, and you reach it, you would like
feedback from the top, right? Your
children are no different. For example,
if you set goals with them about keeping
their rooms clean and then never
tell them how they are doing, the
desired outcome won't last for
very long.
When they do a good job, make sure
you tell them that you noticed and
that you are very proud of their accomplishment.
It will not only make
them feel important and successful, it will also
engrain the lessons which you are
trying to teach.
If they need to try harder, praise them
for their work but let them know that you
expect more of them.
Motivation and goals are just as important
for your children as they are for you. With
a few simple tools you can help to raise
your children with a strong foundation
in goal setting and hard work.
by Jason M. Gracia - Motivation123™
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