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In 2018, the word “goals” was a part of popular hashtags, including:

#squadgoals
#relationshipgoals
#lifegoals

But are goals something you actually want to accomplish? Or just something nice to retweet or add a hashtag too?

If you’re serious about accomplishing your goals in 2018, this post is for you!

The Importance of Goals

Proverbs 29:18 states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…”. A vision cannot come to fruition without hard work and goals to get there. Zig Ziglar, one of the most famous motivational speakers of all time, is noted for one of his most famous sayings, “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.” Vision and goals are important.

But what kind of goals should you set?

PLEASE watch this short video below by Dave Ramsey. He sums it up better than I ever could. The video is from 2016, but it’s still great.

Did you watch it? Good. Moving on.

Dave Ramsey is obviously targeting adults in this bit, but his advice is good for teenagers as well. Below I am going to list the seven categories he discusses and possible goals teenagers could have for each one. These are not “specific”, just ideas to get you started.

Physical– This could include: exercising to feel better and healthier, eating better, not eating so many sweets, not drinking as much soda, etc.

Intellectual- This could include: trying to make better grades, reading more, prepping for the ACT, learning how to play a new sport, learning something new in general, learning to sew or take care of animals, etc.

Career- You seriously do not have to know what you want to do with your life as a teenager. However, you can use this time to job shadow different professions to see what might interest you. Your school likely has many community connections if you need help.

Social– This could include: trying to not be as shy, trying to be nicer to other people, spending more time face to face with friends, making different friends, ending bad relationships/friendships, etc.

Financial– As a teen, I know you’re not particularly rolling in the dough. However, there is probably something you have to pay for and/or save for. Want a car when you’re 16? Are you paying for it? What about college? How will you afford this?

Family– This could include: being nicer to a sibling or parent, forgiving past hurts and moving forward, investing more time in a younger sibling or family member, spending more time getting to know your parents, etc.

Spiritual– This could include: Memorizing a certain number of new verses, reading the Bible in a year, doing a devotion every day, being more invested in youth group, etc.

How to actually accomplish your goals

Step 1: Sign up for our Free Resource Library and download our “Goal Setting Worksheet.”
Step 2: Make sure your goals meet all of the criteria Dave mentions above.

Step 3: Download our “Goal Tracker Worksheet” from our Free Resource Library.

Step 4: Fill in the worksheet for January and make a new one each month for the new year.

Step 5: GET AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER! This step is not necessary, but helps tremendously in keeping you on track! Having a person to be accountable to will also help keep you motivated.

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