Goal Setting for Mental Wellness

Ernestine Knowlton

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting for Mental Wellness

Set achievable mental wellness goals

This lesson will assist students in setting achievable goals that promote their mental wellness. Through goal-setting exercises, planning activities, and motivational discussions, students will learn how to create and maintain goals that support their mental health. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to manage their mental wellness proactively.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Set achievable mental wellness goals

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: Goal Setting for Mental Wellness, and Discussion: Motivational Discussion

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of goal setting for mental wellness.
Explain the importance of setting achievable goals for mental health.
Briefly outline the activities for the lesson.

Step 2

Goal Setting Exercise

15 mins

Distribute the 'Goal Setting for Mental Wellness' worksheet to each student.
Guide students through the worksheet, helping them identify personal mental wellness goals.
Encourage students to think about why these goals are important and how they can achieve them.

Step 3

Planning Activity

15 mins

Ask students to use post-it notes and pens to write down steps they can take to achieve their goals.
Have students place their post-it notes on a board or wall to create a visual plan.
Discuss the importance of breaking down goals into manageable steps.

Step 4

Motivational Discussion

15 mins

Conduct a motivational discussion using the provided discussion questions.
Encourage students to share their goals and plans with the class.
Discuss strategies for staying motivated and overcoming obstacles.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to review their goals regularly and adjust them as needed.
Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of mental wellness.

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Worksheet

Goal Setting for Mental Wellness

This worksheet will help students identify and set achievable mental wellness goals.

What is one mental wellness goal you want to achieve?

Think about an area of your mental health you want to improve.

Why is this goal important to you?

Consider how achieving this goal will benefit your mental wellness.

What steps can you take to achieve this goal?

Break down your goal into smaller, manageable steps.

What obstacles might you face, and how can you overcome them?

Think about potential challenges and how you can address them.

Discussion

Motivational Discussion

This discussion will help students share their goals and strategies for staying motivated.

What is one goal you have set for your mental wellness?

Encourage students to share their goals and explain why they chose them.

What steps are you planning to take to achieve your goal?

Discuss the importance of having a clear plan and breaking down goals into manageable steps.

How do you stay motivated when working towards a goal?

Share strategies for maintaining motivation and overcoming obstacles.

What can you do if you face challenges or setbacks?

Discuss ways to handle challenges and stay on track with goals.