It's a new school year! What are some of the goals you've set for yourself this year? What steps are you taking to accomplish them? No matter what you set your mind to, be sure to remember to give yourself a break this school year and also have some fun! Check out the resources below that can help you along your journey, and hopefully, one of your goals is to attend some teen programs and events this month!
READ: The Other Side of Perfect by Mariko Turk
Goals are important, but what happens when things sometimes don't go as planned? A terrifying fall shatters Alina Keeler's leg-- and her dreams of a professional ballet career along with it. After a summer healing, she is forced to trade her pre-professional dance classes for normal high school, where she reluctantly joins the school musical. What happens when rehearsals offer more than she expects? To move forward, Alina must make peace with her past. As broken as she feels, can she open her heart?
Questions to think about while you read:
- What are your thoughts about Alina's feelings towards ballet, once her injury determines that she will not be able to pursue her goal?
- Sometimes, when we are "cut off" from doing something we love, it allows us to look at that activity with a critical eye. Alina focused on the racism of classical ballet in an effort to make changes for the better. Would that be easy or hard for you, to try to influence change in something you no longer have an active role in?
- Above all, this novel is about healing. What aspect of healing stands out to you the most?
LISTEN: YouTube: Just a Teenager – How to Set Goals as a Teenager
Are you wondering how to set goals as a teenager? Or how to plan for the future? This video, created and presented by a fellow teen, will help you learn why setting goals as teenagers is important and discusses some goal setting techniques.
EXPLORE: LinkedIn Learning Course – Holding Yourself Accountable
Being accountable is more than just being responsible for something—it's also, ultimately being answerable for your actions. To hold yourself accountable, you must find the motivation to do difficult things. You need to amplify the urgency of your mission, know why it matters, and understand how taking responsibility helps you become the kind of person you want to be. In this course, personal branding expert Dorie Clark helps you adopt the accountability mindset. Dorie outlines specific, practical steps you can take to implement accountability.
PLAY: Kahoot! Trivia – Is it a short or long-term goal? Game PIN: 08302803
Do you know the difference between a short or a long-term goal? Play this Kahoot to test your knowledge!
JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all teen programs and events offered this week.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the link in the program information to register.
For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
