It is so easy to set goals and then just let them slip away as other events in life get in the way or steal the limelight. Following are ten tips for teens to keep goals in the forefront and stay with them while life is happening in other places.

Parents can encourage independence in their teens by guiding them to set goals with these ten tips in mind:

1. Put it in writing. Seeing the words gives a lot more power to your commitment.

2. State your goals with positive wording, so that you can see and visualize what it is you do want to happen. Rather than: