Are you having a hard time getting your teenager to study, do chores, or participate in family activities?
Maybe you’ve noticed that your teenager seems unmotivated and directionless.
You’ve been watching your teenager avoid challenges, behave irresponsibly, and spend hours on his or her phone.
As a parent, you’ve been doing everything you can think of to get through to your teenager.
If this sounds like the situation in your home, it’s time to consider engaging a coach for your teenager.
Your teenager’s performance in all areas of life will greatly improve when he or she connects with an experienced coach.
This article explores the purpose of coaching, so you can decide if it’s the right solution for your teenager.
Signs that your teen needs a coach
Here are some indicators that your teen would benefit from working with a coach:
Sign #1: Your teen lacks motivation or has a negative attitude
A particular situation or event can cause teenagers to develop negative thoughts and a negative attitude.
For example, your teen may dislike a particular teacher, so he or she stops attending class.
Or maybe your teen feels overwhelmed by everything going on in school, so he or she procrastinates as a way of escape.
A coach can help your teen to become more self-aware and inspire your teen to change for the better.
Sign #2: Your teen lacks organizational skills
Here are some signs that your teen lacks organizational skills:
- Your teen forgets to submit homework on time
- Your teen misplaces his or her personal items
- Your teen doesn’t plan ahead
- Your teen doesn’t prepare well for tests and exams
- Your teen doesn’t keep track of events and deadlines
- Your teen doesn’t prioritize well
A coach can work with your teenager to equip him or her with the planning and organizational skills needed to cope with the demands of school, extra-curricular activities, etc.
This process will also prepare your teen for the future, where organizational skills will matter even more in the workplace and in managing adult life.
Sign #3: Your teen is addicted to texting, gaming, social media, videos, shows, etc.
Do you frequently find your teenager in front of the TV, computer, or on his or her phone?
It’s easy for teenagers can get caught up in the digital world, which is often entertaining and addictive.
A coach can work with your teenager to find the right balance. A coach can also enable your teenager to develop healthy habits when it comes to screen time.
Sign #4: Your teen gives up easily or struggles with anxiety
Teens who lack resilience often give up when they’re faced with challenges or with tasks that require significant effort.
If this describes your teen, a coach can work with him or her to get to the root of the issue. A coach can guide your teen toward developing perseverance and a strong work ethic.
Sometimes teens need to learn strategies to break down big projects into smaller tasks. They may also need to learn to view challenges positively instead of negatively. A skilled coach will be able to help your teen in these areas too.
What benefits will your teen receive through working with a coach?
An experienced coach is trained to help teenagers overcome their struggles so they can confidently face the future.
Here are some benefits your teen will receive through working with a coach:
Benefit #1: Your teen will develop a sense of purpose
Coaching will change your teen’s perception that school, extracurricular activities, family commitments, etc. are boring or pointless.
When teens have a strong sense of purpose, they naturally develop intrinsic motivation in all areas of their lives.
Benefit #2: Your teen will find a renewed passion for learning
At times, it may seem impossible for you to motivate your teen to study. But with support from a coach, your teen will take ownership of his or her education.
A coach will guide your teenager to develop traits like focus, confidence, and discipline. Your teen will start to take school seriously and will become an effective student.
Benefit #3: Your teen will become responsible and will make good decisions
Irresponsible choices can lead teens down the wrong path in life. Coaching will help your teenager develop responsibility and make wise decisions.
A coach will ensure that your teen has the right foundation for becoming a trustworthy and competent adult. When faced with tough choices, your teen will be equipped to choose the best path forward.
Benefit #4: Your teen will build healthy habits
Healthy habits are the building blocks of a successful and balanced life. But it isn’t always easy for parents to get their teenagers to develop new habits or eliminate harmful behaviors or thought patterns.
This is where coaching comes in.
A coach will teach your teenager how to develop the right habits and will ensure that the habits formed are permanent.
Benefit #5: Your teen will plan for the future
A coach will guide your teen to think long-term instead of short-term. Your teen will plan for the future effectively and will set meaningful goals that he or she feels inspired to work toward.
At the same time, your teen will implement customized strategies to reach those goals.
Conclusion
At some point, most teenagers will lack motivation, focus, and direction.
I encourage you to get help for your teen as soon as possible, before the situation worsens.
After reading this article, I hope you’re now aware of how your teen would benefit from coaching.
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Thank you Mr Wong! All this time I’ve been going about this the wrong way. I feel so terrible the way I’ve been pushing my son. Different times for sure as a kid (80’s) I was just told or pushed to get through my teens then pushed out the door. That was my parents way of doing things. Thank you for the information and advice. My husband and I will look for a life coach and pray this is what he needs to be successful and courageous in his new chapter in life.