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Goal Setting
Teens who finish high school are more prepared to live their best lives as adults—whether that means supporting a family, inventing the next big thing, or traveling the world. Discover resources to help you set and achieve your goals.
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Goal Setting Planner
Got big plans for the future? Use this planner to list three goals and the steps you'll take to reach them.
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Your Goals, Your Future
Take ownership of your future. Discover four steps you can take today to prepare for tomorrow.
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Planning for a Better Tomorrow
How do the decisions you make today affect your financial future? Take this quiz to find out!
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Changemakers Playlist
This is our time. Our future. Our music. Listen to a Spotify playlist of motivational songs created by teens, for teens. We hope these songs inspire you to keep working to achieve your dreams.
In Your Words
I support people achieving their goals and living a happy life for themselves. —Briana, 18
What motivates me to reach my goals is the idea of the future. Having a job, and a home to call my own. Being free to be who I am. —Marianne, 16
Setting Goals
- A Beginner's Guide to Goal Setting for Teens, YouthLead
- Do It Differently, Road Trip Nation, PBS Learning Media (video)
- 5 Facts About Goal Setting, Teens Health
Dealing with Academic Challenges
- 10 Tips for Thriving in High School, Great! Schools.org
- How to Study Better in High School, National Society of High School Scholars
- 7 Tips for Academic Success in High School, National Society of High School Scholars
- Inspiring Stories from Teens, Youth Engaged 4 Change