Values Reflection Worksheet

Instructions: Use this worksheet to explore and reflect on your personal values. Write clearly in the spaces provided.

1. Brainstorm and list five personal values that resonate most with you. (e.g., integrity, creativity, community)

1. From your list above, select your top three values and rank them in order of importance:

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1. For each of your top three values, answer the questions below:

Value #1: __________________________

Why is this value important to you? (Explain in 1–2 sentences.)

Describe a time when you demonstrated this value. (Give a specific example.)

Value #2: __________________________

Why is this value important to you? (Explain in 1–2 sentences.)

Describe a time when you demonstrated this value. (Give a specific example.)

Value #3: __________________________

Why is this value important to you? (Explain in 1–2 sentences.)

Describe a time when you demonstrated this value. (Give a specific example.)

1. Reflection Prompt: Choose one of your top three values and write briefly how aligning your future goals with this value could impact your career or community.

SMART Goal Setter Template

Instructions: Use this template to draft a SMART goal aligned with one of your top personal values. Fill in each section thoroughly.

1. Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve? Be clear and detailed.

1. Measurable: How will you measure your progress? What metrics or indicators will show that you’re moving toward your goal?

1. Achievable: Why is this goal realistic? List the skills, resources, or support you have (or will obtain) to reach this goal.

1. Relevant: How does this goal connect to your top personal value and long-term career or community aspirations?

1. Time-bound: What is your deadline or target date for accomplishing this goal? Include milestones if helpful.

Final SMART Goal Statement:

Combine the elements above into one concise, well-written SMART goal. Write it below:

Two-Step Action Plan Chart

Instructions: Use this chart to plan two immediate action steps (to be completed in the next week) that will move you toward your SMART goal. Fill in each section completely.

Action Step 1

1. What specific task will you do?

1. Deadline (date/time):

1. Resources or support needed:

1. How will you measure progress or success?

1. Potential obstacles and solutions:

• Obstacle: __________________________________________
  Solution: __________________________________________

Action Step 2

1. What specific task will you do?

1. Deadline (date/time):

1. Resources or support needed:

1. How will you measure progress or success?

1. Potential obstacles and solutions:

• Obstacle: __________________________________________
  Solution: __________________________________________

Values to Vision: Teacher’s Word-for-Word Script

Introduction (0.5 minute)

Teacher: “Good morning, everyone! In just 15 minutes today, we’re going to quickly connect what truly matters to you—your personal values—with your future goals. By the end, you’ll have a core value, a concise SMART goal, and one immediate action step to get started. Let’s jump in!”

Warm-Up: Quick Value Grab (1.5 minutes)

Teacher: “First, I’m handing out a sticky note to each of you. On that sticky note, please quickly jot down one personal value—a word that describes what matters most to you. For example, you might write ‘integrity,’ ‘kindness,’ or ‘achievement.’”

[Give each student a sticky note and wait 30 seconds]

Teacher: “Great! Now, as I call on a few of you, quickly come up and post your note under ‘Our Values’ on the board. Just share your word out loud as you post.”

[Call on 3-4 volunteers. Pause while they post]

Teacher: “Thanks! I see values like ‘leadership,’ ‘empathy,’ and ‘innovation.’ Notice how quickly we can identify what matters. Let’s use this energy to focus even more.”

Main Activity Part 1: Values Reflection (3 minutes)

Teacher: “Turn to your copy of the Values Reflection Worksheet. Due to time, I want you to only focus on identifying your top one or two values from the brainstormed list. Write them down in the ranking section. You do not need to write sentences or examples right now, just identify them.”

[Wait 1.5 minutes]

Teacher: “Now, quickly circle the one value that resonates most strongly with you for your future aspirations.”

[Wait 1.5 minutes and circulate]

Teacher (prompt quietly): “Think about which value would most impact your career or community.”

Main Activity Part 2: Define SMART Goals (4 minutes)

Teacher: “Now, let’s take that core value and turn it into a goal using SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.”

[Display SMART slide or write on board]

Teacher: “Remember our example: ‘Volunteer 12 hours at the local food bank over the next four weeks by attending two 3-hour weekend shifts each week.’ This is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant to community service, and Time-bound.”

Teacher: “Now, use your chosen value to quickly draft a SMART goal on the SMART Goal Setter Template. Focus on making it Specific, Measurable, and Relevant to your value. Don’t worry about perfect sentences, just get the ideas down. I’ll give you three minutes.”

[Wait 3 minutes and circulate]

Teacher (prompting): “Think about what you want to achieve, how you’ll know you’ve done it, and how it connects to your value.”

Main Activity Part 3: Plan Your Next Steps (3 minutes)

Teacher: “You’ve got a SMART goal. Now, look at the Two-Step Action Plan Chart. For today, I just want you to focus on Action Step 1. Quickly identify one immediate task you can complete in the next week that moves you toward your SMART goal. Set a quick deadline and note any resources you might need. You have three minutes.”

[Wait 3 minutes]

Teacher (circulating): “For example, if your goal is research, your step could be ‘Find three college websites by Wednesday.’ Be concrete.”

Cool-Down: Quick Share & Collect (3 minutes)

Teacher: “To wrap up, would 2 or 3 volunteers like to quickly share their SMART goal and their one action step with the class? Keep it to about 30 seconds each.”

[Select volunteers]

Teacher (after presentations): “Thank you for those fantastic shares! I’ll collect your templates now. Remember, identifying your values and taking even one small, concrete step can build incredible momentum toward your long-term vision. Great work today, everyone!”