If you want to succeed in life, you need to have a clear idea of where you want to go. Goal setting is a critical part of climbing the stairway to success. This isn’t a skill that comes naturally. Just like any good habit, goal setting is best learned early. St. Charles Borromeo, an Orlando Catholic School, aims to cultivate responsible adults who are confident in their ability to succeed. This is the reason why we believe that learning how to set goals is critical later in life.
Self-Efficacy
One of the best lessons children can learn is their ability to build their own future. When children set goals, and are given the support they need to meet them, they learn to stick to a path that leads to success. Goal setting helps children learn that they can make the changes they want to see in their life. This is especially helpful when they become adults, as children who learn how to set goals become adults who strive for accomplishments.
Self-Confidence
When children set and reach an achievable goal, it raises their confidence in their own ability to succeed. Self-confidence in reaching goals leads them to gradually reach for bigger and greater accomplishments. It is important to make sure they reach toward a goal that is achievable so they build a healthy relationship with goal-setting. Children who set goals they can reach understand a goal they didn’t meet isn’t failure—it’s an opportunity to learn and try harder.
Maturity
Self-efficacy and self-confidence are common traits found in mature, responsible adults. Once children are capable of setting goals and they’re confident enough to reach them, they continue to do so into adulthood. They are mature enough to stick with the goals they have set, even though they may be difficult. Life can sometimes make goals harder to achieve than intended. A mature, confident adult can weather the storm and keep pushing forward toward success.
St. Charles Borromeo promotes a safe environment for children to learn how to set goals and find success. Our faculty is dedicated to creating the best environment possible for students to learn, grow, and become well-rounded adults who are responsible enough to handle the trials we so often face in life. If you’re considering enrolling your children in an Orlando Catholic School, St. Charles Borromeo may be the place for you. Please visit our about us page for more information.
