Three Steps to Help Your Child Achieve a Brighter Future

Step 1: Dream

Discuss with your child what they ultimately wanted to do. Because if you can’t picture it, you can’t reach it. Period. So, whatever you want to achieve – you must first envision it! 

How do you go about being clear on the vision? Let’s find somewhere quiet to ask your child – and answer – such questions as: 

1. What do they want to do after high school?
2. What do they want to do when they become adults?
3. What do they stand for?
4. What do they want in life?
5. What do they want to experience?

Vision will enable people to not give up when they encounter setbacks. Those who are completely committed – even devoted – to their vision, are willing to try and try again until they achieve it. Thus, having a Clear, Ultimate Vision will help your child achieve a brighter future.

Step 2: Plan

Now that there is a clear vision, it’s time to determine what outcomes or goals need
to be set for this year, to help your child to begin to realize it. 

Ask the following questions: 

1. What soft skills are needed to enable the achievement of life goals?
2. What type of education attainment is needed?
3. What will you do to enhance your skill level this year?
4. How many networking events will you attend? 

Step 3: Act 

Finally, once you have the vision and plan in place, it’s time to take action towards
achieving your desired outcomes. 

Based on what you’re going to accomplish this year, you need to ask yourself the
tough questions, like:

1. What specifically do you need to do to achieve your goals?
2. What do you need to plan to accomplish your objectives?
3. What tools do you need to realize your vision?
4. Whose support do you need to enlist to make it happen?

Whatever your child’s goals; the important thing is to begin to work towards them today. There’s nothing easier than getting into the habit of putting difficult tasks off, and before you know it, another year passed you by.

Now that you know what you want, and what you have to do to get it, act on your plan right
away will help you start building momentum toward the ongoing actions you will need to make all those dreams come true.