Your Life Compass: A Personal Reflection

Welcome to your personal reflection journey! This journal is designed to help you explore your inner world, understand what truly matters to you, and think about the path you want to forge for your future. Be honest and thoughtful in your responses – this is for you.

Section 1: My Core Values

• What are three things that are most important to you in life? (e.g., family, honesty, success, creativity, helping others, freedom, security)

• Why are these values important to you? How do they influence your daily decisions?

• How might your core values guide your choices about college, career, or other major life decisions after high school?

Section 2: My Strengths & Challenges

• What are three of your greatest strengths? (Think about skills, personality traits, or things you're good at.)

• How have these strengths helped you in the past?

• What is one area you would like to grow or improve in?

• What steps can you take to work on this area?

• Who in your life (family, friends, mentors) could support you in developing this area of growth?

Section 3: My Future Path

• Imagine yourself 1 year from now. What does a successful day look like for you? Where are you? What are you doing?

• What are two short-term goals (within the next 6-12 months) you have for yourself?

• What are two long-term goals (beyond 1 year) you envision for your life?

• What support or resources might you need to achieve these goals?

• What potential obstacles might you face in achieving your goals, and how might you overcome them?

• Is there anyone you look up to who embodies the kind of future you envision? What qualities do they possess?

Section 4: My Personal Insights

• After completing this journal, what is one new thing you've learned about yourself?

• How do you feel about your future path after this reflection?

• What is one actionable step you will take this week to move closer to your aspirations or personal growth?

One-on-One Discussion Script: Your Life Compass

Introduction (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Welcome! Thanks for taking the time to complete the 'Your Life Compass' journal. I appreciate your thoughtful engagement with it. This is a chance for us to chat briefly about your reflections, and it's completely confidential. There are no right or wrong answers here, just an opportunity to process your thoughts aloud if you wish. How did you find the experience of reflecting on these questions?"

Exploring Key Insights (15 minutes - choose relevant prompts based on student's journal/comfort)

Teacher: "Let's touch on a few areas. Looking at your core values, you mentioned [student's mentioned value, e.g., 'honesty' or 'family']. Can you tell me a little more about why that particular value resonates so strongly with you?"

Teacher: "You identified [student's mentioned strength, e.g., 'creativity' or 'problem-solving'] as one of your strengths. How do you see that strength playing a role in your life after high school?"

Teacher: "And for an area of growth, you noted [student's mentioned area of growth, e.g., 'public speaking' or 'time management']. What made you choose that particular area, and what's one small step you might take to work on it?"

Teacher: "Moving to the future, you imagined [student's future vision, e.g., 'working in a design studio' or 'attending college']. What excites you most about that vision?"

Teacher: "You also listed some short-term and long-term goals. For your short-term goal of [student's short-term goal], what's one immediate action you can think of to start working towards it?"

Wrap-Up & Encouragement (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reflections. Remember, self-awareness is a powerful tool. This journal isn't a rigid plan, but a starting point, a 'compass' to help guide you.

Keep this journal as a reference. You might find it helpful to revisit these thoughts as you navigate new experiences. I'm here to support you as you move forward. Do you have any final questions or thoughts you'd like to share?"