Values/Goal Exploration
T or F: Values are a person's beliefs about what's important, or what matters most to them
True!
Is the following goal measurable? Why/Why not?
"I want to get smarter"
Not measurable. There is not a clear end to this goal, what does smarter mean? How do we measure that?
T or F: Goals aren't something you succeed or fail at, they are something that helps you move forward
True!
What is the most famous structure in the Seattle skyline? Hint: it's pointy!
The space needle
Name 2 values a person might have
Love, family, wealth, freedom, stability, spirituality, etc..
Why is it important for your goal to be Measurable?
If you can’t measure something, you can’t tell if you’re performing well or if you’re off track and need to course-correct. Additionally, having your goal be measurable helps you to track your progress
(more than 1 right answer)
What does it mean to "Break Down a Goal"?
Identifying smaller "sub-goals" that, by completing them, will get you closer to your overall goal
What two teams are playing the Super Bowl?
T or F: Values stay the same throughout our entire life
False! Our values can change as we change and as our environment changes
What is wrong with this goal?
"I will stop procrastinating on my homework by next month"
This goal is negative, our goals should be positive!
"I will submit my homework on time every day next week"
Create a sub-goal out of the following overall goal:
Becoming a doctor
Pay attention in school, complete science work/projects, do well on homework/tests, graduate high school, go to college, etc.
Who is a teacher you might have next year?
Kovich, Landry, Molnar
What questions can help ask to help steer/guide goal exploration and formation?
ex) Who do I want to be? How do I want to show up in the world? Where do I want to be 5/10 years? What does a good life look like? (there is more than 1 answer!)
Make this goal Achievable:
Get healthy
Do I have the skills/resources to complete this goal?
I will join a gym, I will research workout plans, I will increase protien and fiber in my diet, etc...
(more than 1 correct answer)
Name 2 smaller goal tasks from the following goal:
Make the soccer team
Practice my skills every day, go for walks/runs, eat/drink to fuel my body, go to tryouts, etc.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest (over 29,000 feet tall!)
Why is it important to consider what our values are when setting goals?
Our values inform what is important to us--> this helps to guide our goal setting process
Make this goal Specific:
Do well in school
Achieve a 3.5 GPA during Fall semester of 2025, maintain 90% class attendance, turn in assignments on time, etc..
(more than 1 correct answer)
How does breaking down a goal help you to achieve larger goals?
Reduces the feeling that the larger goal is overwhelming, creates actionable steps, reduces anxiety around goal setting, etc..
(more than 1 correct answer)
What is the only bird that can fly backward? Hint: it's VERY small
A hummingbird