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If you could be anything, what would you be? : a teen's guide to mapping out the future

Webster, Jeanne. (Author).

Summary: Uses a straightforward approach to encourage young people to make informed decisions, take responsibility for their actions and achieve their potential.

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  • ISBN: 9780974919904
  • ISBN: 097491990X
  • Physical Description: xiv, 137 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: ©2004

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Formatted Contents Note: Chapter 1 Trip of A Lifetime: How big is your dream? 1 -- Believe in Your Greatness 2 -- Take One Step At A Time 2 -- Take the Time You Need For Learning 3 -- Develop Your Own Standards 4 -- Think for Yourself 5 -- Know Who You Are 5 -- What This Book Is All About 6 -- Chapter 2 Choosing A Destination: So What Is your dream? 9 -- Be Clear About Your Dream 9 -- It's Okay Not To Know What You Want To Do At This Point 10 -- But Again ... Get To Know Yourself 11 -- Your Introduction To Life Mapping 11 -- Life Map/The Immediate Future 12 -- Life Map/Your Perfect Career or Profession 14 -- Life Map/Your Perfect Dream House and location 16 -- Life Map/The People Who Will Share Your Life 18 -- Life Map/Your Friends and Social Life 20 -- Life Map/Relaxation and Hobbies 22 -- Life Map/Adding Meaning To Your Life 24 -- Believe Your Answers, Be True To Yourself 26 -- Be Aware of Any Subconscious Core Beliefs 26 -- Do Not Let Yourself Be Stopped By A Mere Thought 28 -- Do Not Let Anyone Else Stop You Either 28 -- Now It's Time To Rate Your Life Design 30 -- Don't Be Afraid To Change Your Mind 31 -- Chapter 3 Travel Preparation: Choices, Perspectives, and Luck 33 -- Be Aware of Your Choices 33 -- So What Are Perspectives? 34 -- Understanding How Choice and Perspective Work Together 35 -- Make Certain That Your Choices Support Your Goals 36 -- How To Get To Know Yourself Clearly 37 -- It's Not About Luck 37 -- Back To the Smaller Steps 38 -- Your Natural Talents 39 -- Your Learned Skills 41 -- Your Hobbies 45 -- Time To Review Your Lists of Talents, Skills, and Hobbies 47 -- Your Strengths and Weaknesses 48 -- Sorting Out the Information 52 -- Chapter 4 Plotting Your Course: The Sum of Your Parts 53 -- It's Also Good To Know What You Don't Want 53 -- See If You Find Any Matches on Your Lists 54 -- Let Your Lists Guide You 55 -- What To Do When You Find Discrepancies on Your List 56 -- You Can Always Change Your Life Map 57 -- What If You Enjoy A Lot of Things 58 -- Potential and Possibility 59 -- Chapter 5 Getting Directions: Begin To Create Your Perfect Life Now 61 -- Make Active Choices Right Now 62 -- Be Sure To Prepare and Plan 63 -- Be Realistic in Your Expectations and Don't Just Look for Fame 64 -- Start Setting Short-Range Goals 65 -- Try To Experiment on A Small Scale What You May Want For Your Career 66 -- Other Ways of Researching Careers 68 -- Invest in Your Life--Including Your Education 69 -- Be Responsible and Accountable For Your Actions 69 -- Try To Communicate With Your Parents 71 -- Chapter 6 One Mile At A Time: Chunking Down Your Goals 73 -- Set Up A Structure For What You Need To Accomplish 73 -- Be Aware of Your Choices 74 -- Separate Your Goals Into Steps and Time Limits 74 -- Begin With What Is 75 -- Determine Your Possibilities 76 -- Choose A Route, or Several Routes, To Achieve Your Goal 76 -- Pay Attention To the Details of Your Life 78 -- Practice, Practice, Practice 78 -- A Challenge For You 79 -- Chapter 7 Falling Asleep At the Wheel: Self-Sabotage 81 -- Easiest Way Out Really Isn't Easier 81 -- Try Not To Rush Into Life 83 -- There Will Always Be Roadblocks and Problems, But That's Okay 83 -- Big Three 84 -- Procrastination 85 -- Laziness Factor 86 -- Don't Limit Yourself 87 -- Leveling and Hosing 88 -- Respond, Rather Than React 89 -- Don't Set Unrealistic Goals 90 -- Chapter 8 Flat Tires and Engine Trouble: Mistakes, Failures, and Subconscious Core Beliefs 93 -- Your Subconscious 93 -- Let's Talk About Mistakes 95 -- And Now, About Failure 95 -- When You View Mistakes, Failures, and Accidents Negatively 96 -- How To Short-Circuit Your Negative Subconscious Core Beliefs 98 -- Mistakes and Failures As Learning Tools 99 -- Chapter 9 Road Rage: Coping With Your Disappointments and Emotions 101 -- Life Changes and Things Happen 102 -- What To Do When Things Go Down the Drain 103 -- Quitting 103 -- Quitting Life Altogether 103 -- Choosing Another Option 104 -- Sticking To Your Plan 105 -- Coping With Disappointment 106 -- Managing Your Emotions 109 -- Breath Moment 112 -- Chapter 10 Rules of the Road: Building Your Life On A Strong Foundation 113 -- Negatively Impacting Another Person's Life 113 -- Your Standards and Rules 114 -- Spirituality 118 -- Boundaries 118 -- Ethics 122 -- Values 122 -- Accountability 123 -- Self-Esteem or Self-Care 124 -- Chapter 11 It's Not About the Destination, It's All About the Journey: The Ripple Effect 129 -- About Coaching 137.
Subject: Teenagers Conduct of life Juvenile literature
Teenagers Life skills guides Juvenile literature

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