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Setting goals as a teen



 Let’s be honest - goal setting sounds easy theoretically but in reality , is it? One moment I feel very productive ,motivated and ready to wake up early.The next moment I am scrolling through YouTube and feeling so unproductive.

As a teen managing school, exams, extracurricular ,friends and goals may seem impossible.But setting goals is not being overwhelmed or having it all figured out-it’s about growing from your mistakes and living the life as you want to.So if you have a tough time setting goals ,this is how I try to set goals(and achieve them)and navigate through the chaos and challenges life brings.

1. Start now, even if it’s messy

Many people put off setting goals just because they are waiting for “the perfect time”-I’ll start tomorrow….next week….next month. Ring a bell?

Honestly, there is no perfect time to start. If you wait till you are completely ready, you probably will never begin. You don’t have to have it all figured out to just take the first step.Even messy starts are still starts. You don’t have to be perfect before starting,you will eventually get better at it.

2. Set goals that actually suit you

Don’t make goals that are too unrealistic. I know we have all been there but setting unrealistic goals can lead to frustration. Instead  use this technique:

The SMART technique 

Specific- instead of “get better and studying” try “focus and get better at math”(a particular goal)

Measurable - make sure you can track your progress ( even if it’s small)

Achievable - don’t aim to achieve it overnight- make it realistic 

Relevant  - set goals that actually matter to you, and not what others expect.

Time bound  - establish a time frame.

3. Expect set backs- but keep going anyway 

Spoiler alert: there might be days when you don’t feel like doing anything and you lose motivation. But that’s ok. What matters is you don’t quit completely. If you mess us one day pick it up the next day. Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up even when it’s not easy.

4. Celebrate small wins

Most of us are to focused on the end goal that we forget to appreciate the small wins along the way. Make every step count!

The more you celebrate the progress and the small achievements, the more motivated you get to reach the end goal.


So, what’s the one goal you want to start working on. Drop a comment below- I would love to hear about it.

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