Here I am... Setting Goals for Myself

Teens are constantly challenged in making decisions. (Should they try out for a team? Join a club? See friends? Do homework?) We want them to make the best choice every time, because even little decisions may have unforeseen consequences. Developmentally speaking, children are not naturally thinking about the future, instead living in the moment. Setting goals is a great way to help them stay on track and think about the BIG picture. In this activity, students will visualize where they want to be in five years and ten years. This will provide them with big picture milestones that they can work toward while creating their ideal self!

For additional activities to further this exercise, check out our goal setting lesson plan.

Student Instructions

Show your ideal self at two different times in your future life by creating a three-cell storyboard.

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. Fill in the title boxes with Present, Five Years From Now, and Ten Years From Now.
3. In the first cell, create a image of who you are today.
4. In the second cell, create an image of who you want to be in five years.
5. In the third cell, create an image of who you want to be in ten years.
6. Put a brief description of what you created in the cell above and include a decision that was made.