Asset #32
With the New Year comes New Year’s Resolutions.
In 2012 share with your student your Resolutions and help them create their own. Asset number 32 is Planning and Decision Making in which young persons know how to plan ahead and make choices. Start by asking your student what their goals for 2012 are and have them choose to focus on the one they are most passionate about. Once a goal is set brainstorm with your student steps they would need to take to achieve their goal. Be sure to have them think about things they may need to give up that distract from their goal and lead by example. Be their cheerleader when they realize they may need to try something new and challenging. Break down the plan into less intimidating chunks such as: items to accomplish this week, this month, and by goal date. First steps may be as simple as researching on the internet. Discuss how your student would like you to help them stay on track with their resolution and how you would like them to help you stay on track with yours. After all, you are doing this together! An example may be taking an Art Class. To begin they could research Art Classes in the area. They could contact different locations to find out which ones provide scholarships. They would have to plan for transportation and possibly give up some of their hangout time with friends. Once enrolled encourage your student to create a portfolio of their work as a monument to their success. Together celebrate each achievement, resolve to overcome set backs, bathe the process in prayer, and watch the God-given potential in you and your student be unleashed!
Want some more ideas? 
1. Look in your community for free/low-cost activities you and your student can do together. We have a list of current activities here.
Below are some other links you can follow to get you started.
2. There are many things you can do at or around your home too! Here are some examples:
- Bake or Cook a Meal
- Build Something (Hobby items, Carpentry, etc..)
- Exercise Together (Walk, Swim, Tennis, Basketball etc…)
- Read a Book Together
- Plant a Garden or Tree
- Paint or Draw Together
- Play Catch
3. Here are some links to websites with more great ideas for Developing Assets with your students.
These are just some ideas to get you started.
Please let us know if you find something we don’t know about! bethw@lakeave.org
