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[00:00:00] It's amazing that you've set your family goals, but the challenge still remains of how do you keep everyone motivated, especially when life gets busy today, we're wrapping up our goal setting series by diving into practical strategies to help your family stay on track, encourage one another and celebrate the wins.
And if you've been waiting to grab the special calm and confident club offer, there's only one week left. So run to the show notes to grab that while it's still on your mind. Hi, friends. Welcome back to Raising Faithful Families. I'm your host, Katie Bordeaux, and I'm so glad you're here for the final episode in our three part series on family goal setting.
If you've been following along, you already know part one taught us why setting goals as a family is so important. So important. So transformative. Part two gave us the tools to create meaningful faith filled goals that reflect your family's values. Today in part three, we're tackling the next big [00:01:00] question.
How do you stay motivated as a family and actually follow through on these goals? Because let's be real. It's easy to feel excited when you first set a goal, but what happens in a few weeks when the enthusiasm fades or life gets hectic? How do you keep the momentum going? So that's exactly what we're covering today.
I'll share strategies for how to encourage your family to stay motivated, how to handle setbacks without giving up, and how to celebrate wins to create lasting habits. So let's dive in. Here are three practical strategies to help your family stay motivated and inspired. Number one is to create visual reminders.
Out of sight, out of mind, right? That's why it's so important to keep your goals visible. So you can write your family goals on a whiteboard, a poster, you can make them digital, but display them where everyone can see them, like the kitchen or the living room, at the table, [00:02:00] somewhere that is going to keep them top of mind.
Use checklists to track your progress. For example, if your goal is to memorize a scripture verse each month, create a chart to track who's learned it or how many days a week you practiced it. You can get creative. Let your kids decorate a goal tracker to make it fun and personal for them. When your goals are visible, they become part of your everyday life instead of something you forget about.
There's also some pretty powerful psychology about how much more effective your goals will be when you remind yourself of them repeatedly, day after day. Because if you're checking it every single day, you're more likely to make decisions throughout your day that get you closer towards that goal.
Number two, make it fun and flexible. Staying motivated doesn't have to mean rigid. The more fun and flexible you make the process, the more likely your entire family is to stick [00:03:00] with it. You can turn goals into challenges. You can set up a tracker to see how many acts of kindness you can do in a week.
You can add rewards, celebrate milestones with something special, like a family outing or a fun treat. And stay flexible. Life happens and that's okay. So if a goal isn't working for you, adjust it to fit your family's needs. The goal is always progress. The goal is always consistency. It's never perfection.
Number three, celebrate every win. Celebrating even the smallest of victories can be a powerful motivator. Acknowledge the progress. So point out the good things that your kids are doing, even if they're only small steps. Share your excitement. Let your family see how proud you are when they work together towards a goal.
And reflect together. At the end of each week, take time to talk about what went well and what you're grateful for. When your family feels celebrated [00:04:00] and supported, they'll stay more motivated to keep going. So one of our family goals this year is to practice daily acts of kindness. As an introvert, this goal very often pushes me out of my comfort zone, but it's also taught me so much, especially through my son's natural bent towards kindness.
He's so outgoing, he's so friendly, and he constantly finds opportunities to show kindness that I might not even notice. Sometimes he'll ask, Mommy, can I tell her that I love her dress? Or, Mommy, can I give them a hug? And in situations where it's safe and it's appropriate to do so, I always encourage him to share his kind words, or ask someone if it's okay to give them a hug.
These moments are a reminder to me to step out of my comfort zone too. I don't always naturally speak up to compliment strangers, even if I think in my head, wow, I love their outfit. It hasn't always come natural to me to say that. [00:05:00] But seeing his boldness inspires me to lean into those opportunities more intentionally because the impact is so incredible.
I just five years old. My son has had people repeatedly thank him completely light up with joy and tell us that his kindness has completely made their day. You don't realize how much someone might need to hear something kind or experience something kind until you do that. It's moments like these that remind me why this goal matters so much for us.
His small, thoughtful actions reinforced that we're on the right track. And they also motivate me to keep prioritizing kindness, both in how I encourage him and how I stretch myself. Even on days when we're busy or life feels overwhelming, these little wins remind us that our goals are so much more than just checkboxes.
They're creating ripples of positivity that make a real difference in people's lives, and they allow us to be a [00:06:00] positive reflection of God's love. Galatians 6 verse 9 says, Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. This verse reminds us that perseverance pays off, even when we face challenges.
Let's revisit the story of Nehemiah again, because that's a powerful example of this. When Nehemiah led the Israelites in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, They faced opposition. Neighboring groups mocked them, threatened them, and even plotted to attack them to stop the work. The people also faced discouragement and exhaustion as the enormity of the task really set in.
But Nehemiah didn't let them give up. He reminded them of their purpose. That they were rebuilding the walls to honor God and to protect their community. He organized them to work in shifts. He assigned families specific sections of the wall to rebuild. He set [00:07:00] guards to protect the workers. Nehemiah's leadership kept their focus on the bigger picture, and they completed the walls in just 52 days, which was a remarkable achievement because of God.
In the same way, we can motivate our families by keeping the bigger picture in mind. When we're working towards shared goals, it's about building something greater. It's about creating a legacy of faith, love, and purpose that will endure for generations. So if you've been thinking about joining the Calm and Confident Club, now is the time.
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Build [00:08:00] systems and routines that align with your family's values and priorities and lead your family with confidence and clarity. This special offer ends soon, so don't wait. Head to the show notes for the link to join and I can't wait to see you inside. This week, I want you to take time to celebrate a family win.
It could be a goal that you've already reached, a small step forward or even just the effort that your family is putting in. Talk about it together, give thanks to God, and use that moment to inspire your next step forward. Thank you for joining me today on Raising Faithful Families. If this series has inspired you, I would love for you to subscribe and leave a review.
Your feedback helps more families discover the show and create homes that are filled with intention and faith. Remember, your family has a unique calling from God. Let's keep showing up for each other, encouraging one another, and living it out with purpose. I'll see you next time. Take care and God bless.
