When you set small goals, they’re achievable. And you build momentum and confidence. This strengthens a growth mindset and helps your child feel accomplished. And, that’s the tip of the iceberg — so when you set small goals, they add up to big wins.
But what if you have BIG projects looming?
Here’s the process I use to set small goals:
- Help your child set ONE doable goal for the day. If your kiddo doesn’t know where to begin, ask them to brain-dump every “to-do” on a sheet of paper. Then, help them pick the most important goal from those ideas.
- Now, take a close look at the goal.
- Are there actually smaller tasks within that goal? Break down the big goal into small tasks and give each a time estimate. Then enter that work time in a calendar.
- Once there is dedicated time for each achievable task, the process becomes much more enjoyable! Pro tip: Add a little reward for each win!
Ask yourself whether the time estimates were accurate. The more you pay attention to how long things take, the more realistic you can be in the future.
Make sure that you build that positive energy by celebrating each win.
Positively reinforce the mindset that effort matters. That will help your child notice their accomplishments. And they’ll have a full tank of self-esteem that empowers them to keep growing!
I can’t wait to hear how this new strategy goes for you and your family!
