Why do some people accomplish so much more than others? It’s not because they’re smarter or more talented. It’s because they know how to set and reach goals. Research shows that effective goal setters have less stress and anxiety, concentrate better, and are more satisfied with their lives. For teens, goal setting is linked to improved school performance, motivation, self-confidence, and self-esteem. What Do You Really Want? is a step-by-step guide to goal setting, written especially for teens.
Each chapter includes fun, creative exercises, practical tips, words of wisdom from famous “goal-getters,” real-life examples from teens, and success stories. Readers learn how to articulate their goals and put them in writing (a key to success), set priorities and deadlines, overcome obstacles, cope with roadblocks, build a support system, use positive self-talk, celebrate their successes, and more.
Upbeat and inspiring, this book is a must for all teens. It’s also recommended for parents, teachers, youth workers, counselors, and other caring adults.

Beverly K. Bachel

Beverley K BACHEL

Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub.

United States, United States of America

1st edition, January 2001

Minneapolis, MN, ©2001

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This book explains the importance of goal setting for the adolescent reader. It describes why goal setting is helpful; how goals help students accomplish what they want; and how they can make them a part of their everyday life. Throughout the book are tips, advice, and reflections from adolescents and adults about how goal setting has helped them. The book addresses the following questions for adolescents: (1) how to set goals for a set period of time; (2) ways to determine the hurdles that need to be overcome to reach these goals; (3) determining who to go to for help; and (4) what are the rewards for reaching the goals. After an introductory section, Part 1 explains how to decide which are the right goals for each adolescent. Part 2 discusses a goal setting action plan. Part 3 describes ways to implement a plan. Part 4 talks about the rewards and celebrations of meeting the goals. Throughout the book are reproducible pages that adolescents can use as worksheets to help with the process of goal setting. The resource section lists 20 books, 7 organizations, and 4 Web sites that can be referred to for additional information. (JDM)

Why do some people accomplish so much more than others? It's not because they're smarter or more talented. It's because they know how to set and reach goals. Research show that effective goal setter have less stress, concentrate better, and are more satisfied with their lives. For teens, goal setting is linked to improved school performance, motivation, and self-esteem. "What Do You Really Want?" puts goals setting in language teens can relate to. Each chapter includes fun, creative exercises, practical tips, words of wisdom from famous "goal-getter', real-life examples from teens, and success stories. Readers learn how to articulate their goals and put them in writing, set priorities and deadlines, overcome obstacles, cope with roadblocks, build a support system, use positive self-talk, celebrate their successes, and more

This book puts goal-setting in a format that teenagers can relate to. It speaks directly to teens in an uncomplicated and unpatronising style. Each chapter contains practical tips, words of wisdom and practical suggestions.

134 p. : 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-124) and index

2023-10-09