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It's also a good idea to set rewards for each goal - include that on
goal sheet too.
When a goal is achieved, give your child their reward and put a big check-mark, smiley face or stamp on goal chart and gather every one in household around to witness momentuos occassion and give encouragement.
When a goal isn't achieved, let your child know you can see
they're working hard but they need to try harder - also make sure goals aren't too tough!
Finally, set goals for yourself and follow them to completion.
You can't expect your child to achieve if you have no discipline or self-control yourself.
A great way to achieve goals together is to take on a project at home. It can be painting garage, planting a new garden or even a craft project.
The idea is to show your child that great things are achieved from consistent work over a long period - too many kids nowadays give up if something can't be achieved during commercial break!!
If you want to know more about motivation I suggest you check-out my favorite book on subject by Jason Michael Gracia:
http://gymnasticssecretsrevealed.com/good/motivate.htm
Good luck.
Written By Murray G. Hughes
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