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Goal Setting and Personal Development
This module focuses on empowering participants to identify their goals, create actionable plans, and build the habits necessary for personal growth. Through interactive activities, practical exercises, and self-reflection, participants will develop the tools to turn aspirations into reality while fostering resilience and adaptability.
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Goal Setting and Personal Development (Copy 2)
About Lesson

Activity 1: The Importance of Goals
Purpose: Help participants understand why setting goals is essential for personal and
professional growth.
Instructions:

  • Watch a short video (provided in the LMS) on the science of goal setting and its
    benefits.
  • Complete a quick quiz on the key points of the video.

Assignment:
Write a 200-word reflection:

  • “Why is goal setting important in your life? How can it help you grow?”

Activity 2: SMART Goal Workshop
Purpose: Teach participants to craft goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Instructions:

  • Read a brief guide on SMART goals (provided in the LMS).
  • Participate in a group discussion to brainstorm examples of SMART goals.
  • Write your own SMART goal and submit it for feedback.

Assignment:

Submit a detailed SMART goal worksheet, including:

  • Goal statement
  • How it meets each SMART criterion
  • First three steps to achieve the goal

Activity 3: Anticipating Challenges
Purpose: Help participants identify potential obstacles and develop strategies to
overcome them.
Instructions:

  • Think of a goal you have struggled to achieve in the past.
  • Identify at least three obstacles that got in your way.
  •  Write down potential solutions for each obstacle.

Assignment:
Create a “Challenge Map” for your SMART goal. Include:

  • Possible roadblocks
  • Strategies to address them
  • Resources or support needed

Activity 4: Habit Tracker
Purpose: Teach participants how to create and maintain habits that align with their
goals.

Instructions:

  • Choose one habit that supports your SMART goal.
  • Use the provided habit tracker template to track your progress for one week.
  • Reflect on the experience: What worked? What didn’t?

Assignment:

  • Submit a photo or screenshot of your completed habit tracker with a 100-word reflection on its effectiveness

Activity 5: Progress Check-In
Purpose: Emphasize the importance of reviewing and adjusting goals over time.
Instructions:

  • Reflect on the progress of your SMART goal.
  • Answer the following questions:
    “What progress have you made?”
    “Are there any parts of the goal that need to be adjusted?”

Assignment:
Submit a” Goal Progress Report” that includes:

  • Achievements so far
  • Adjustments made to the original goal
  • Next steps

Activity 6: Personal Growth Presentation
Purpose: Encourage participants to share their journey and reflect on their development.
Instructions:

Create a short presentation (3–5 slides) summarizing:

  • Your SMART goal
  • Challenges faced and overcome
  • Habits formed
  • Progress made so far

Present to the class or upload your presentation to the LMS for peer feedback.
Assignment:

  • Submit your presentation slides in the LMS.
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