If they are still having trouble, try providing them with a few writing prompts like the following:
There are just a few examples to help get them started. Hopefully, these words will spark some ideas.
Here’s a list of materials you may want to consider if you plan to help them create a vision board:
It's important to note that successful individuals often attribute their success to setting and working towards specific goals. Setting goals is an important first step in achieving success, but we need to make it very clear to children (and ourselves) that it is not the only step. The real key to success is taking action and doing the things that will lead to the achievement of those goals. This means developing a plan of action and consistently working towards achieving the goals we’ve all set for ourselves. It also means being willing to make adjustments and modifications to the plan as needed. Experience has always been my best teacher and I think it’s the same for many of us and our children. Share your goals and past successes with the kids in your lives. Share your failed attempts with them too because our own experiences can serve as valuable lessons for them as well. I also suggest knowing who else these kids look up to and admire. See if you can find and point out examples of their role models setting a specific goal for themselves and working towards making it happen. It doesn’’t matter if are real people or Disney characters. What matters is getting the point across to kids that goal setting and taking action to achieve those goals is what’s important if you want to succeed in life. Overall, teaching children how to set goals and work towards achieving them is an important aspect of their development. Let’s also remind them that achieving goals takes time, effort and consistency, and it's normal to encounter obstacles along the way. Failure is a part of the process and it doesn’t have to be permanent. By taking action and continuing to work towards their goals, they can overcome those obstacles and achieve success. With this knowledge and these skill sets, children can learn the value of hard work and perseverance, and develop important character traits that will serve them well throughout their lives. To help reinforce goal setting for kids, here are a few resources to consider:  What do you think about this post? Please leave a comment and share your thoughts below.
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 Cyberbullying and excessive social media use are noteworthy concerns in today's society, especially when it comes to the mental health of our youth. The constant need to be liked and accepted online has led to a generation of kids who are struggling with low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence seemingly more so than children in recent years past. This negative impact on mental health is noticeable when observing and listening to the way kids feel and talk about themselves. They are driven by a need to be like the influencers they see on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. They want to look and act like these people, even if it means changing who they are as individuals. This desire to be someone else can cause feelings of worthlessness so intense that they don’t even like themselves. As a result, they might start projecting their insecurities onto others with negative and hateful comments. Ultimately, they may start feeling depressed and turn to self-harm.
Children are like sponges. They absorb everything that goes on around them. They observe and learn from the peers and adults in their lives. These observations shape their beliefs, values, and behaviors. So, when children see adults around them being depressed, self-critical, and self-loathing, it sends a message that these behaviors are normal and acceptable. Many of these children go on to develop similar negative thought patterns, which can negatively impact their mental health and self-esteem. They may also be impacted by seeing adults changing their physical features with plastic surgery. As a result, they may start to believe that physical appearance is the most important aspect of one's self-worth, and that one must change their appearance to be accepted and loved. This can lead to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem in children. It can also lead to a pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty, which I can't image is healthy for a child’s emotional and mental well-being.  In addition, when children see adults criticizing, critiquing, and body shaming other adults, they learn that it's acceptable to judge and belittle others based on their appearance. This can lead to a lack of empathy and compassion in children and can also contribute to a culture of bullying and body shaming. Many children are internalizing these negative messages and then begin feeling inadequate and unworthy themselves.
 Now let’s ask ourselves some critical thinking questions:
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