Do you know the biggest reason for disappointment in the life of a student? It is not always due to a lack of infrastructure, proper opportunity or resources. But, primarily because of failure to achieve the dreams. This is when we do not set realistic goals for ourselves and follow them with a proper line of action. To ensure that this does not happen to our younger generation, we need to mentor them and explain the true essence of the famous saying that the “sky is the limit“ while setting goals that are sky-high or to dream big. When we look around us we see numerous cases of broken dreams and disillusioned people merely because they could not achieve their personal dreams. The unfortunate part of this whole disillusionment is that those individuals don’t even enjoy their achievements which when compared to others is good. We should teach them to be happy with what we have achieved rather than being unhappy with what we fail to achieve. Thus, it is important to have a pragmatic view of what should be the goal. The best (guide) to go by is setting goals that are attainable within the given means and circumstances of the person and with hard work that one is willing to put in. Once that is decided one should set a goal that is slightly above what may be attainable since there should always be a drive to go even bigger the next time and also has the added benefit of preventing one from complacency. But the million-dollar question is how to set a goal. What all should be considered and kept in mind and how to strike the perfect balance. Helping a child in setting a goal for himself should be preferred that setting a goal for him. If a child sets a goal on his own then he lives it, works for it and the chances for its fulfilment is the brightest. As mentors, one can help the child to identify his core interests, natural talent, natural flare, inclinations, temperament, the information bank he has accumulated by reading and interacting with others. The attempt has to be to help the child identify these vital parameters himself and then encourage him to choose a profession that will help to contribute to society, the country and the world at large. Helping him to know about such professions which match his inherent talents would be to germinate an interest to know more about the vocations. Once a child reaches that state of mind where he/she has zeroed in then they should be given exposure so that the child knows what it takes to get there. The information superhigh way-Internet is now accessible to every child and can open the window to the lives and challenges of the profession he intends to get into. Working for success is no longer a 9 to 5 affair in most professions as such natural talent and love for the work will hold the key. Introducing a child to one such professional could be a great experience for him/her and if the queries of the child are addressed then that can open a new insight into his/her mind to access the seriousness and commitment. Another very important step to achieving big goals is to set smaller goals that align with the bigger goal you have in mind. The benefit of this is two-fold. First kids may not feel lost or burdened with big goals and may not wander away and leave the goal midway. Setting smaller goals helps them to get a sense of accomplishment which will further motivate them towards the big goal. It also helps them to stay on the right track and make progress towards the goal and not leave it in the middle and lose steam towards the finishing line. How to then achieve the set goal There can be various ways to achieve a goal effectively but the most important of all is consistency. Just like the popular saying goes that “Rome wasn't built in a day”, consistency is the key to achieving any goal. Consistency is the critical driver for success. Being consistent means dedicating yourself to your goals and staying focused on the things and activities to achieve your goals. Consistency requires a long-term commitment from you and involves sustained effort in doing actions repeatedly until you achieve your goals. Just like the great Bruce Lee once said, “I fear not the man who has practised 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practised one kick 10,000 times” Overseeing the child’s journey towards achieving their goal will not only be a unique experience but could be learning for us to shape the future of many others. This is the core philosophy with which teachers at DPS Indirapuram become the mentor of their pupils with the hope to shape their lives which can assure success for the students. Related Link
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