Volume 1 - Middle School Mantras & Activities

• Sample Goal Setting Lesson Plan - Attainable Goals
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Sample Goal Setting Lesson - Attainable Goals

Attainable Goals

Just for today I will recognize and appreciate only the goals that I am capable of attaining. I will not compare myself with anyone else. I will not compare myself with what others may or may not be able to do. I will focus on myself and the goals that I am able to attain. I know that I may not be able to read as well as others, but I will read to attain my goals. I know that my behaviors may not be like others, but I will behave according to the goals that I am able to attain. I know that I may not write as well as others, but I will write the best that I can to attain my goals. l  know that I many not be able to think like others, but I will think thoughts that will help me to attain my goals. I am me. I am not anyone else, nor do I wish to be. I will use my time, talents, and skills to attain my goals to the best of my ability. I will attain my goals today, and in doing so I know that I will be preparing myself to attain my goals tomorrow. Just for today I will recognize and appreciate only the goals that I am capable of attaining.

Suggested Goal Setting Activities

1. Define attainable goals.
2. Outline goals you would like to obtain in all of your classes.
3. Explain how practicing the attainable goals will influence your future in a positive way.
4. Using a single thinking bubble, list goals you have attained thus far.
5. Invent and complete a graph showing goals you want to attain this school year.

Bonus

Explain how having attainable goals can support you as a student.

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